Post-Holiday Disasters In California And Massachusetts

The video discusses a series of tragic events, starting with a deadly explosion at a Rexas bottling plant caused by butane gas, resulting in multiple casualties. It then highlights the high number of post-Christmas accidents across the nation, emphasizing the relentless nature of death. Finally, it covers a devastating fire in Cambridge, MA, during subzero weather, which left many families homeless.

What was the believed cause of the explosion at the Rexas bottling plant?

• An electrical fault

• Escaping butane gas

• A malfunctioning machine

• A chemical reaction

How many people were reported dead due to post-Christmas accidents nationwide?

• 470

• 500

• 400

• 450

In which city did a fire occur during subzero weather conditions?

• Springfield, MA

• Worcester, MA

• Boston, MA

• Cambridge, MA

What started the fire in the Cambridge apartment house?

• A kitchen fire

• A candle

• An automatic stoker

• Faulty wiring

How many families were left homeless due to the Cambridge fire?

• 16

• 20

• 12

• 10