Firestone Tire And Rubber Factory Goes Up In Flames In Fall River

A massive fire on the Fall River waterfront caused $13 million in damages, burning 30,000 tons of rubber products. The fire, which started in a Firestone plant, was discovered by a night worker. Firefighters from 30 cities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island battled the blaze, which was contained due to a shift in the wind. The FBI launched an investigation, and while many workers were left idle, most defense orders were unaffected.

What was one of the main items burned in the Fall River waterfront fire?

• Glass bottles

• Metal pipes

• Rubber gas masks

• Wooden crates

Who discovered the fire at the Fall River waterfront?

• A local resident

• A police officer

• A night workman

• A firefighter

What caused the fire to start at the Fall River waterfront?

• A faulty wire

• A cigarette

• An oven flare

• A lightning strike

Which organization was called in to investigate the fire?

• The CIA

• The local police

• The FBI

• The National Guard

What was the impact of the fire on the workmen?

• They received a bonus

• They were promoted

• They were left idle

• They were relocated