Is it permissible to escape a burning building using the escalator?

I know you mustn't use the lifts (elevators) and have to use the stairs when escaping. But is it safe to use the escalator? If not, please explain why.

Summertime2014-01-17T15:40:27Z

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Yes because if it stops you can slide down the side like the cops do.

?2014-01-17T23:28:50Z

They should be fine unless they're on fire. The reason they say not to use elevators is because the elevator can get stuck. If fire gets inside you're done.