2014 Mackintosh Building fire
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The 2014 Mackintosh Building fire was a major blaze that severely damaged Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic art nouveau building at the Glasgow School of Art, prompting international concern over the loss of a cultural and architectural landmark.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| 2014 Mackintosh Building fire canonical | 2 |
| 2014 Glasgow School of Art fire | 1 |
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Target entity: 2014 Mackintosh Building fire Context triple: [Glasgow School of Art, experiencedEvent, 2014 Mackintosh Building fire]
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Richmond Theatre fire
The Richmond Theatre fire was a devastating 1811 blaze in Richmond, Virginia, that killed dozens of theatergoers and became one of the deadliest urban fires in early American history.
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Notre-Dame de Paris fire of 2019
The Notre-Dame de Paris fire of 2019 was a devastating blaze that severely damaged the iconic medieval cathedral in Paris, destroying its spire and much of its roof and prompting a massive international restoration effort.
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C.
Fire of 1823
The Fire of 1823 was a devastating blaze that largely destroyed Rome’s ancient Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, prompting its extensive 19th-century reconstruction.
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D.
Hillsborough disaster
The Hillsborough disaster was a 1989 human crush tragedy at an FA Cup semi-final in Sheffield that killed 97 Liverpool supporters and led to major reforms in English football stadium safety and policing.
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E.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a 1911 industrial disaster in New York City that killed 146 garment workers and became a catalyst for major labor reforms and workplace safety regulations in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: 2014 Mackintosh Building fire Target entity description: The 2014 Mackintosh Building fire was a major blaze that severely damaged Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic art nouveau building at the Glasgow School of Art, prompting international concern over the loss of a cultural and architectural landmark.
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A.
Richmond Theatre fire
The Richmond Theatre fire was a devastating 1811 blaze in Richmond, Virginia, that killed dozens of theatergoers and became one of the deadliest urban fires in early American history.
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B.
Notre-Dame de Paris fire of 2019
The Notre-Dame de Paris fire of 2019 was a devastating blaze that severely damaged the iconic medieval cathedral in Paris, destroying its spire and much of its roof and prompting a massive international restoration effort.
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C.
Fire of 1823
The Fire of 1823 was a devastating blaze that largely destroyed Rome’s ancient Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, prompting its extensive 19th-century reconstruction.
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D.
Hillsborough disaster
The Hillsborough disaster was a 1989 human crush tragedy at an FA Cup semi-final in Sheffield that killed 97 Liverpool supporters and led to major reforms in English football stadium safety and policing.
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E.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a 1911 industrial disaster in New York City that killed 146 garment workers and became a catalyst for major labor reforms and workplace safety regulations in the United States.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
building fire
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disaster ⓘ event in Glasgow ⓘ fire in Scotland ⓘ |
| affects |
Glasgow cultural heritage
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students of the Glasgow School of Art ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
2014 Mackintosh Building fire
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surface form:
2014 Glasgow School of Art fire
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| casualties | 0 fatalities ⓘ |
| cause |
accidental ignition from foam spray expanding into projector
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projector fire in basement studio ⓘ |
| city | Glasgow ⓘ |
| country | Scotland ⓘ |
| damaged |
historic interiors of the Mackintosh Building
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library of the Mackintosh Building ⓘ |
| damagedBuilding |
Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building
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surface form:
Mackintosh Building
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| damagedWorkBy | Charles Rennie Mackintosh ⓘ |
| endDate | 2014-05-23 ⓘ |
| followedBy | 2018 Glasgow School of Art fire ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalContext | Art Nouveau ⓘ |
| hasLocation |
Glasgow
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Glasgow School of Art ⓘ Scotland ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ |
| hasName | 2014 Mackintosh Building fire self-link ⓘ |
| hasYear | 2014 ⓘ |
| heritageStatusContext |
Category A listed building
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architectural landmark of Glasgow ⓘ |
| ignitionSource | foam canister used in student project ⓘ |
| injuries | no serious injuries reported ⓘ |
| ledTo |
debate on fire safety in historic buildings
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fundraising campaigns for restoration ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | extensive international media coverage ⓘ |
| notableFor |
impact on an iconic Art Nouveau building
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severe damage to Mackintosh’s original library ⓘ |
| numberOfFirefightersInvolved | over 120 ⓘ |
| occurredInBuilding |
Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building
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Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building ⓘ
surface form:
Mackintosh Building
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| partOf |
history of Scottish architecture
ⓘ
history of the Glasgow School of Art ⓘ |
| prompted |
international concern over cultural loss
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major restoration project of the Mackintosh Building ⓘ |
| respondingAgency | Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ⓘ |
| startDate | 2014-05-23 ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 21st century ⓘ |
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Subject: 2014 Mackintosh Building fire Description of subject: The 2014 Mackintosh Building fire was a major blaze that severely damaged Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic art nouveau building at the Glasgow School of Art, prompting international concern over the loss of a cultural and architectural landmark.
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