1946 La Salle Hotel Fire Kills 58

A fire broke out at 15 minutes past midnight, quickly engulfing three floors and trapping over 1000 guests. Firefighters worked heroically to save lives, but the fire resulted in 58 deaths due to suffocation and burns.

At what time did the fire become a significant blaze?

• 30 minutes past midnight

• 20 minutes past midnight

• 15 minutes past midnight

• 10 minutes past midnight

How many floors were engulfed by flames in a short time?

• Three floors

• Four floors

• Two floors

• One floor

Approximately how many guests were trapped inside the building?

• 500 guests

• 750 guests

• 1000 guests

• 1500 guests

What was the main cause of death for the victims?

• Drowning

• Suffocation and burns

• Falling debris

• Stampede

How many people lost their lives in the incident?

• 48 people

• 58 people

• 68 people

• 78 people