Hospital burns down in Point Barrow, Alaska

The video discusses a fire at a small government hospital where Will Rogers' body once lay. This tragedy affects 3,000 Eskimos and a few whites in the Arctic, leaving them without a nearby hospital. The fire results in the loss of medical equipment for Dr. Moore and government nurses. The Eskimos salvage what they can, including burnt food, highlighting the community's resilience in the face of adversity.

What significant event occurred at the tiny government hospital?

• A new wing was added.

• A fire broke out.

• It received new equipment.

• It was relocated.

How far is the nearest hospital for the Arctic community after the fire?

• 300 miles away

• 600 miles away

• 1000 miles away

• 200 miles away

Who were affected by the Arctic tragedy?

• Only the hospital staff

• 3000 Eskimos and a few whites

• Only the white residents

• Only the Eskimos

What did Doctor Moore and the nurses lose in the fire?

• Their vehicles

• Their personal belongings

• All their equipment

• Their homes

What did the Eskimos manage to salvage after the fire?

• Bits of burnt food

• Medical supplies

• Clothing

• Building materials