While the people who were huddled by the fires were still alive, many had begun to show early signs of frostbite on their fingers and toes.
Ella walked back inside to the noticeably warmer interior. She saw her father pull out another electric space heater, plugging it in on the other side of the sofa bed.
The color was gradually starting to return to her mother's face, which made her feel relieved.
"How's the situation outside?" asked Reginald. He had also heard the screams and cries, understanding what must have happened.
"Not good. Many people were found frozen to death inside their tents. The people screaming must be relatives of those who died," reported Ella with a sad expression.
No one could have predicted such a steep temperature drop over just a few hours. It's also unfortunate that it happened while most people were sleeping.
