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A Budapesti Sportcsarnok egy híres helyszín volt, ahol sok sportesemény és koncert történt. 25 éve, 1999. december 15-én egy karácsonyi vásáron kigyulladt egy gyertya, és leégett az épület. A tűzoltók gyorsan érkeztek, de a sportcsarnok megsemmisült . Ma egy dokumentumfilm emlékezik erre az eseményre .
Translation
The Budapest Sports Hall was a renowned venue where numerous sporting events and concerts took place. Twenty-five years ago, on December 15, 1999, a candle ignited at a Christmas market, resulting in the building burning down. Firefighters arrived swiftly, but the sports hall was destroyed. Today, a documentary commemorates this event.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What event caused the fire at the Budapest Sports Hall 25 years ago?
A Christmas market caused the fire because a candle was lit.
Question 2: What happened to the Budapest Sports Hall after the fire?
The Budapest Sports Hall was destroyed after the fire.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌18/12/2024
The Budapest Sports Hall, once a cornerstone of the city’s cultural and sporting events, was devastated by a fire 25 years ago. This significant location hosted thousands of spectators, internationally renowned musicians like Tina Turner and Aerosmith, and numerous sporting events, including women's handball world championships and athletic events where records were set.
The fire, ignited by an unattended candle at a Christmas fair on December 15, 1999, marked a shocking turn of events for the then-popular venue, known simply as the BS to locals. Witnesses and reports highlight the rapid escalation of the blaze during the early morning hours, leaving the structure irreparably damaged despite prompt evacuation of people inside.
25 Years Since Budapest Sports Hall Fire (Illustration)
Firefighters responded quickly to the alarm raised by a passerby, as the fire alarm system within the building was not connected to the fire department. This crucial delay meant that by the time the firefighting units arrived, the flames had already taken a significant toll on the building's structure, leading to its eventual demolition.
A 25th anniversary documentary produced by the Budapest Fire Department revisits the incident using archival footage and interviews with key figures involved at the time. The film captures the emotional and logistical challenges faced by the fire response teams and the reporters who were among the first to relay the devastating news to the public.
This anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of both the cultural importance of the Budapest Sports Hall and the swift, devastating impact such a tragedy can have on a city’s historical landmarks.
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