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Pyro Accident Project
Due November 21, 2024
In the same week in February, 2003, two fires were started at concerts through the use of pyrotechnic effects. In the first fire at the “FineLine Café” in Minneapolis, 120 people walked out of the building mostly unscathed. In the second fire at the “Station” in Rhode Island, 100 people were killed. What went so horribly wrong in the second incident? This is the issue you are to explore for this project, in a paper comparing and contrasting these two incidents.
In the project, answer at least the following questions (more credit given for those who go farther):
- In the introduction present each venue, their use of pyro and the seriousness of possible outcomes
- In the body of the project discuss the questions below:
- What do you think happened at the Fine Line Cafe fire?
- What do you think happened in the Station night club fire?
- What was the difference between the two fires?
- Why did people get out in the Fine Line fire, but not the Station fire?
- Why did the fire spread so quickly in Rhode Island?
- Were all laws and fire codes obeyed?
- Did a licensed pyrotechnician fire the pyro at each show?
- Did whoever set off the pyro in each instance follow the NFPA code relevant to indoor pyrotechnics?
- Did whoever set off the pyro in each instance use common sense?
- Could either or both of the fires have been prevented?
- If yes, how could they have been prevented?
- What has been the long-term impact of this horrific event on the pyro and entertainment industries?
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Note: Write this as a self-supporting paper, not a list of answers to questions.
- In the conclusion compare the two events and how future events can avoid such catastrophic outcomes.
Criteria:
- Write at least 400 or more words.
- All words must be your own, or, if you use any quotations, you must be sure to attribute and credit the quotations properly.
- This project will count for a significant percentage of your final grade so take it seriously and spend some time on it!
- Late projects will be reduced by at least one grade level.
Resources:
- On the open lab class site, we have archived dozens of articles on the incidents, the relevant NFPA code, pictures, and links to videos of the horrific event.
- Weblinks to available content below; be sure to cite the original webpage any facts you use in your project.
- Feel free to use any other information you find, just be sure to credit it properly.
Grading Criteria |
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| Analysis of the events | 40% |
| Thoroughness | 20% |
| Spelling/Grammar/Presentation (Projects must be uploaded as a word file or pdf) |
40% |
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