Massive Army Pier and Warehouse Fire In Oakland CA Harbor in 1949

A fire incident at a pier packed with supplies for Okinawa and Japan caused significant damage, estimated at over $1,000,000. The fire began at midnight, leading to explosive events as oil drums burst in the heat. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze, which resulted in the destruction of a vast army warehouse and supplies, culminating in a billion-dollar inferno.

What was the estimated damage cost of the pier packed with supplies?

• $5,000,000

• $2,000,000

• $1,000,000

• $500,000

What was the destination of the supplies packed on the pier?

• Hawaii and Guam

• Thailand and Vietnam

• Okinawa and Japan

• Philippines and Korea

What time did the fire begin?

• In the evening

• At midnight

• At noon

• In the early morning

How high did the flames shoot into the sky during the fire?

• 800 feet

• 700 feet

• 600 feet

• 500 feet

What was destroyed in the billion-dollar inferno?

• A small shop

• A residential building

• A local market

• A vast army warehouse