Houses burn in Bar Harbor, Maine, during 1947 wildfire

A devastating fire raged through a small Maine community, destroying homes and leaving residents in disbelief as they witnessed the destruction of their neighborhood.

What was happening to the harbor in the first section?

• It was raging out of control.

• It was calm and peaceful.

• It was being rebuilt.

• It was being evacuated.

How did the residents feel about the scene they witnessed?

• They found it unbelievable.

• They were indifferent.

• They were relieved.

• They were excited.

What was the state of the world as perceived by the residents?

• It was in darkness.

• It was flooded.

• It was covered in snow.

• It seemed to be ablaze.

What did the residents see happening to their friends' and neighbors' homes?

• They were going up in smoke.

• They were being sold.

• They were being painted.

• They were being renovated.

What was the overall impact of the fire on the community?

• It improved the community's infrastructure.

• It caused widespread destruction.

• It left the community untouched.

• It brought the community together.