What were the causes and the effects of the triangle fire.
The main cause of the triangle fire was faulty equipment and unknown plan in case of a fire
- Locked doors
- Oil everywhere
- No fire plans
- Broken stair ways
- Dark hallways
Faulty essential items like these could have prevented the workers from getting out
After the Triangle fire disaster New York adopted 36 new laws to prevent a similar tragedy. New York also made a Factory Investigating Commission to ensure the safety of factory's in New York
The company's owners, Max Blanck and Isaac Harris,were tried on charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter.
Conclusion
In conclusion the main cause of the was poor maintenance to the building and the lack of knowledge in case of a fire. Although it was a terrible tragedy, we learned from it and now we have fire rules and regulations to help prevent a similar event.
Credits:
Created with images by Kheel Center, Cornell University Library - "Mourners for Triangle fire victims follow a horse-drawn hearse." • Kheel Center, Cornell University Library - "Firefighters spray water on the Asch Building trying to put out the Triangle factory fire blaze, March 25, 1911" • Kheel Center, Cornell University Library - "The Triangle Waist Company fire escape, weakened by the heat of the fire, leads from upper floors of the Asch Building" • Kheel Center, Cornell University Library - "Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, owners of the Triangle Waist Company"