Jersey City Fire Loss 25 Million, Waterfront Fire

A devastating fire consumed eight square blocks of shipping and storage space, causing $25 million in damages. Heroic firefighting efforts prevented further destruction of a warehouse filled with valuable commodities. Despite these efforts, 16 freight cars and 200 cattle were lost. The fire, which caused $20 million in damage to a warehouse, is believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette, with sabotage ruled out.

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the fire?

• $10 million

• $25 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

What heroic efforts were made to prevent further damage?

• Evacuating nearby residents

• Building a firebreak

• Using helicopters to drop water

• Saving a warehouse filled with commodities

How many freight cars were destroyed in the fire?

• 10

• 16

• 20

• 25

What was the fate of the cattle during the fire?

• 100 were lost

• They were saved

• They were relocated

• 200 were lost

What was the suspected cause of the fire?

• Arson

• Discarded cigarette

• Electrical fault

• Lightning strike