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C tunnel would have a curved ceiling, we designed this central room with a flat ceiling that would allow us to use a system of soft ceiling panels that have been created specifically for the fire sets. They are constructed of fireproof fiberglass cloth that provides safety but allows easy venting by the grips to permit the built-up heat to escape. Venting these sets is always critical. Additionally, set decoration and effects departments started work on a series of fireproof set pieces. "Cardboard" boxes and palettes were constructed of sheet metal; tents and blankets were made with fiberglass and Nomex. Traditional brick skins aren't useable on fire sets. Instead, the plasterers got to work on a board form technique to cover the walls. Finally, a fire diagram was created for the effects department outlining suggested placement for the numerous fire pipes and effects. The final result was visually dense and realistic. The action worked well, felt believable, and I had a satisfied director. A more typical fire set was done for the first episode of the season. A fire at a high school involves firefighters rushing in, down a burning hallway, helping fleeing students, surviving a D. & E. PHOTOS BY SET DESIGNER LISA KORPAN OF TUNNEL MAIN ROOM AND LONGER BACK TUNNEL LEADING TO THE EXIT. ALL DRESSING IN THIS PHOTO IS CONSTRUCTED OF FIREPROOF MATERIALS BY THE EFFECTS AND SET DECORATING DEPARTMENTS. THE BOXES ARE SHEET METAL; THE TENTS ARE FIBERGLASS. THE SET WAS BUILT ON THE BURN STAGE AT CINESPACE STUDIOS. D E