Flames Erupt At Oregon Shipyard

A fire started by a line quickly turned into a massive blaze within 10 minutes, threatening seven nearly completed victory ships, including three attack transports.

What was the initial cause of the fire that quickly turned into a large blaze?

• A faulty electrical wire

• A gas leak

• A line reportedly started it

• A lightning strike

How long did it take for the fire to become a roaring blaze?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 5 minutes

What was in the path of the flames as the fire spread?

• Seven almost completed victory ships

• A forest

• A shopping mall

• Residential buildings

How many attack transports were included among the ships in the path of the fire?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• Five

What type of ships were threatened by the fire?

• Victory ships

• Cargo ships

• Fishing boats

• Cruise liners