Boat's Owners Blamed For Fire That Killed 34 People in 2019

A tragic fire on a diving boat in Southern California resulted in 34 deaths. The NTSB attributed the disaster to the captain's failure to have a night watchman, which allowed the fire to spread rapidly, trapping passengers and crew. The Coast Guard was also criticized for not enforcing safety regulations.

What event was the diving trip associated with when the fire occurred?

• New Year's Eve

• Thanksgiving

• Labor Day weekend

• Christmas

According to the NTSB, what was missing on the boat that contributed to the fire spreading?

• Emergency exits

• Fire extinguishers

• Life jackets

• Night watchman

How many people were trapped and killed in the fire?

• 32 passengers and 2 crew members

• 34 passengers

• 33 passengers and 1 crew member

• 30 passengers and 4 crew members

Who did the NTSB blame for not enforcing the safety requirement on the boat?

• The passengers

• The Coast Guard

• The local police

• The boat's owner

What was the role of the Coast Guard in the incident according to the NTSB?

• They issued a warning before the trip

• They were responsible for the fire

• They failed to enforce safety requirements

• They provided rescue operations