Wild Fire Engulfs Bar Harbor

A fire that jumped the Salmon River threatened to engulf Maine's wooded areas, causing panic in Bar Harbor as it approached the community.

What was the initial challenge faced in controlling the fire?

• There were not enough firefighters.

• It had crossed the Salmon River.

• The weather was too windy.

• It was spreading too quickly.

Which area was primarily at risk due to the fire's spread?

• Urban centers

• Industrial zones

• Coastal regions

• Wooded sections of Maine

How did the residents of Bar Harbor react to the approaching fire?

• They organized a community meeting.

• They began evacuating immediately.

• They were struck by panic.

• They started a fundraising campaign.

What was the fire threatening to do as it approached Bar Harbor?

• Destroy the local economy

• Engulf the entire state

• Pour down on the community

• Cause a power outage

Which community was directly in the path of the fire?

• Swank community

• Portland

• Augusta

• Bangor