The Oldest Fire in the World
by Laura Bresko

Which of the following would BEST be included in an objective summary of the text?

A. Government officials wisely stepped in to help the desperate citizens who were financially hurt by the disaster.
B. Foolish tourists, who may be unaware of the dangers created by the fire, frequently visit the devastated landscape.
C. The fire, which happens to be the longest burning fire in the world, has had many devastating effects that required government interference.
D. Anthracite is one of the most important minerals in the world because of its ability to burn for longer periods of time and produce significant amounts of heat.