Stacked Against Tradition: The Aggie Bonfire Collapse. A Disaster Documentary

This disaster documentary tells the true story of the collapse of a beloved college tradition. For nearly a century, the Aggie Bonfire symbolized school spirit at Texas A&M—until 1999, when the stack gave way, killing 12 students and injuring many more. What caused the collapse? And how did a student-led tradition spiral into one of the deadliest campus disasters in U.S. history?


Welcome to Disasters Uncovered, where we explore the true stories behind some of history’s most devastating tragedies and the lessons they taught us. From massive natural disasters to catastrophic engineering failures, our disaster documentary channel takes a deep dive into the stories behind these events—examining the human impact, unravelling the causes, and highlighting how they shaped the world we live in today. Join us as we uncover the past to better understand—and perhaps prevent—future catastrophes.


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