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Most modern methods of construction use EPS, PUR or PIR panels to some extent. The only non-combustible material to use in composite panels is rockwool (mineral glass fibre) which does the same job but doesn't burn. Architects, builders, surveyors etc. have all known this for years.
It's a really horrific tragedy, I'm so sorry for all those involved.
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Emyr
One of the newspapers had a link to this article on the risks presented by these kinds of cladding if not appropriately installed. Makes for chilling reading
http://www.probyn-miers.com/perspective/2016/02/fire-risks-from-external-cladding-panels-perspective-from-the-uk/