Xcel fire

The Xcel fire was a fire that burned down the **Xcel** in **S 8 E 27: A strong urge to fly** . The fire was paid for by **Jane Herriman** in order to destroy records of her child abuse and was started by **Crumpet** via Molotov cocktail.

## Excel fire

### Location

Xcel containment facility

**Article**

An article was written regarding the fire, shown in the **chad-gpt: declassified** logs

"Xcel Leisure Centre in Coventry set on fire by suspected arsonists

The Xcel Leisure Centre, a popular sports and leisure facility in Coventry, was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night after a suspected arson attack. The fire broke out around 10 pm and quickly spread to the roof of the building, causing extensive damage.

The fire service said they received multiple calls from the public and sent eight fire engines and more than 40 firefighters to the scene. They managed to bring the fire under control by midnight, but remained on site until the morning to dampen down hotspots. The police said they are treating the fire as arson and have launched an investigation. They said they are looking for a group of youths who were seen near the centre shortly before the fire started. They appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward. The Xcel Leisure Centre is operated by CV Life, a charity that provides sport, health and fitness facilities to the people of Coventry. The centre opened in 2008 and offers a range of activities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, a health spa, a fitness suite, a sports hall and outdoor pitches. The centre is also located next to Westwood Academy, a secondary school that has been closed until further notice due to the fire. The school said it is working with CV Life and the authorities to assess the impact of the fire on its students and staff. The headteacher of Westwood Academy, Jane Herriman, said she was “shocked and saddened” by the fire and condemned the actions of the suspected arsonists. She said the centre was a valuable resource for the school and the community, and that many students and staff used it regularly. She also said that some students of Westwood Academy are among the suspects in the arson case, and that the school is cooperating with the police investigation. She said that if any students are found to be involved, they will face “serious consequences” from both the school and the law.

The chief executive of CV Life, Paul Breed, said he was “devastated” by the fire and thanked the fire service for their efforts. He said the centre was a “vital hub” for sport and leisure in Coventry, and that it had been used by thousands of people since it opened. He also said that CV Life is working with its insurers and contractors to assess the extent of the damage and plan for the recovery of the centre. He said he hoped to reopen the centre as soon as possible, but could not give a timeframe at this stage. He added that CV Life has three other centres in Coventry - The Alan Higgs Centre, Centre AT7 and Moat House Leisure and Neighbourhood Centre - that are open and available for customers to use. He also said that CV Life will contact all members and customers who have bookings or memberships at Xcel Leisure Centre to offer them alternative options or refunds."