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The year the Great Fire began
1877
How did the fire start
A spark fell on hay
Was Saint John at the time the biggest or smallest city in Canada?
Biggest!
How many churches were destroyed in the fire?
8
Fill in the blank: Fire double around every ___ seconds.
60
How many acres of land were destroyed?
200 acres
The fire started in the York port slip area, what do we call this
Are there any photos of the fire?
No
Why is Earth supposedly the only planet fire can burn?
Because Earth has enough oxygen!
What do I do if my clothes catch on fire?
STOP, DROP and ROLL :doesn't need exact wording
How many structures were destroyed
1612
Is it known where the spark originated?
No
Where did homeless people/displaced families go?
In temporary shelters
Name a place that helped Saint John?
Options: Nova Scotia, United Kingdom, New England
What should I do if a big fire starts? (name at least one point)
Get out, stay out, call 911!
The fire began at what time and on what day
2:30 on June 20
What was the weather like that month?
It was not raining much.
40 hours
Did anyone leave Saint John during the fire? Or did everyone stay and help?
Thousands of people left Saint John!
Do most people die from smoke inhalation or flames?
Smoke inhalation!
How many people died?
19
Were the wooden structures in the area moist or dry?
Dry!
How many people were left homeless?
13,000
2/5
Fire needs three things to keep going:
1. Oxygen
2. Heat
3. Fuel/Material