Massachusetts Coal Yard Up In Flames Destroying Many Tenement Homes

An unexpected Indian summer led to a coal yard fire, affecting 200 families. Soldiers helped fight the blaze, which destroyed tenement flats and displaced many. Authorities suspect small boys playing or possible sabotage as the cause.

What unexpected event occurred during the Indian summer?

• A heavy rainstorm

• A coal yard fire

• A sudden snowfall

• A tornado

How many families were affected by the fire?

• 300 families

• 200 families

• 100 families

• 50 families

Who helped to fight the blaze caused by the fire?

• Police officers

• Nearby soldiers

• Volunteers

• Local firefighters

What was one of the suspected causes of the fire?

• Children playing

• A lightning strike

• A kitchen accident

• A faulty electrical wire

What other possibility are the authorities considering for the cause of the fire?

• Natural disaster

• Sabotage

• Negligence

• Accidental spill