Babies Die In Nursery Fire

A tragic fire in a war plant led to the death of 16 infants and a nurse. The incident, caused by an overheated stove, deeply affected the families involved, including servicemen who lost their children. It stands as one of Maine's worst tragedies in recent years.

What was the cause of the fire that led to the tragic incident?

• A candle left unattended

• A faulty electrical wire

• An overheated stove

• A lightning strike

How many infants lost their lives in the fire?

• 16

• 12

• 10

• 18

What happened to the nurse during the rescue attempt?

• She was injured

• She successfully saved the infants

• She died

• She was unharmed

How many of the infants' fathers were servicemen?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

How is this tragedy described in terms of its impact on Maine?

• A minor incident

• Maine's worst tragedy in recent years

• An unfortunate accident

• A common occurrence