Westfield's Van Deusen Hotel destroyed by fire; J. P. Morgan, Jr. appears at US Senate munitions hearing

The transcript describes the aftermath of a night blaze that resulted in smoldering ruins and claimed seven lives.

What were the consequences of the night blaze mentioned in the text?

Describe the state of the area following the blaze.

In your opinion, what measures could be taken to prevent such incidents in the future?

How many lives were lost due to the blaze?

What might have caused the blaze to take such a toll?