Safety with Concrete
Concrete homes are more resistant to fire than wood- and steel-frame homes. Since concrete does not burn, it is most often the preferred construction material for mid-rise buildings and condominums because it offers total fire protection for its occupants, their belongings and their property. This gives your family a better chance of avoiding injury due to fire. Even if a concrete home does catch on fire, the damage does not seriously affect the structure of the walls, making repair a simpler task.
For more information see: Fire Resistance of Concrete Homes