Dixie Fire Destroys Town Of Greenville, California

Dixie Fire Destroys Town Of Greenville, California

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Geography, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the devastating impact of the Dixie Fire in Northern California, particularly on the small town of Greenville. With winds fanning the flames, the fire has rapidly grown, destroying homes and businesses. The Plumas County Sheriff's Office urged residents to evacuate as the fire expanded over 24,000 acres in a day. The Dixie Fire is one of many large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest and Upper Plains, with no end in sight. Fire crews are working tirelessly to contain the blaze, using air tankers and helicopters to combat the flames, but the fire continues to threaten more towns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the population of Greenville, California, before the fire?

1,500

5,000

2,100

3,200

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres did the Dixie Fire grow in just 24 hours?

36,000 acres

18,000 acres

24,000 acres

12,000 acres

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many large fires were burning across the Pacific Northwest and Upper Plains?

50

75

100

150

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What methods were used by fire crews to contain the Dixie Fire?

Setting controlled burns

Evacuating residents

Using air tankers and helicopters

Building firebreaks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ongoing threat posed by the Dixie Fire?

It has been fully contained

It is still growing and endangering more towns

It is moving towards the ocean

It has merged with another fire