Final answer:
Based on the given information, the question cannot be definitively answered.In 'To Build a Fire,' the protagonist builds three fires to try to survive the bitter cold conditions he encounters.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking how many fires the protagonist builds in total. In the given information, there are references to fires in different texts such as 'the first flames darted through the roof of the Library' and 'a place where there are no fires, no nightly alarms.' However, these references are from various texts and not specifically related to the protagonist mentioned in the question. Therefore, based on the given information, we cannot determine the exact number of fires the protagonist builds. Therefore, none of the options A, B, C, or D can be definitively confirmed as the correct answer.