Bradford City stadium fire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bradford-city-stadium-fire

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Bradford City stadium fire?Catalyst for the substantial redevelopment and modernization of many British football grounds
2. What is the date of fire?Saturday, May 11, 1985
3. What is the venue?Valley Parade stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
4. What happened at the Bradford City stadium fire?The fire started on May 11, 1985, when a discarded cigarette or match fell into a cavity under the wooden roof of the main stand at Valley Parade. The wind blew the fire through the wood, turning the stand into flames in just minutes.
5. Why did the fire spread so fast at Valley Parade?The stand was old, built in 1908, and had a wooden roof with a cavity that collected litter. The wooden structure was also condemned and was supposed to be replaced, making it very flammable and easy for the fire to spread.

Antiquated Design: An old-fashioned and outdated style of construction or engineering.
Combustible: Able to catch fire and burn easily.
Egress: The act of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Catalyst: An event or person that causes or accelerates a change.