: The events of the fire and the resulting community response prompt Anne to reconsider her stance on returning to school.
: Anne uses her quick thinking and practical knowledge—specifically her understanding that closing windows and doors can starve a fire of oxygen—to help contain the blaze.
: Her heroic actions and selflessness during the crisis serve to mend her "sullied" reputation in Avonlea.
Following the social difficulties of the previous episode, Anne remains determined to avoid school. The narrative shifts when a catastrophic fire breaks out at the home of the Gillis family.