FIRE

A fire broke out in a gown shop on Oxford Street, London, causing significant damage. The blaze was intense, leading to four women jumping from a window and being hospitalized. Firefighters struggled to contain the fire, which gutted the shop and workrooms. It was described as one of the worst fires in the West End since the war.

Where did the fire incident occur?

• Bond Street

• Piccadilly Circus

• Oxford Street

• Regent Street

How many women jumped from the window during the fire?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What was the condition of the women who jumped from the window?

• They were unharmed

• They suffered from burns and shock

• They were only in shock

• They had minor injuries

What were the firemen able to do during the blaze?

• Save the adjoining buildings

• Extinguish the fire completely

• Save the shop and work rooms

• Rescue all the staff

How did the firemen describe the incident?

• A minor fire

• A manageable fire

• One of the worst West End fires since the war

• A common occurrence