In the US the construction code (IBC International Building Code) was written, right after the Chicago fire, that destroyed the whole city. As such fire prevent

In the US the construction code (IBC International Building Code) was written, right after the Chicago fire, that destroyed the whole city. As such fire prevention was a priority. Also in Europe construction is with bricks, so a fire in one apartment won't spread as fast to another one giving the residents plenty of time to evacuate.