The Triangle Shirtwaist fire was characterized by

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​The Triangle Shirtwaist fire was characterized by

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The Triangle Shirtwaist fire was characterized by the employers locking the entrances which hindered workers' escape, resulting in a high number of fatalities. The fire department was unable to rescue many of the workers due to the height of the building and the lack of proper equipment. Though failed safety measures had been implemented weeks earlier, they were not enough to prevent this tragedy, making option D incorrect. Option A is also incorrect as the majority of the victims were young women, not boys. Option B is partially incorrect as the fire department did rescue some workers, but not a considerable amount.

​The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Was Characterized by

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Was Characterized by