Thousands More Californians Evacuate As 2 Wildfires Rage

Thousands More Californians Evacuate As 2 Wildfires Rage

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Two major wildfires, the Kincade Fire in Northern California and the Tick Fire in Southern California, have led to significant evacuations and destruction. The Kincade Fire has prompted the largest evacuation in 26 years, affecting 90,000 residents, while the Tick Fire has destroyed 16 structures and threatens 10,000 more. In response to historic winds, California's largest energy provider cut power to nearly 1,000,000 people to prevent further fires.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Kincade Fire evacuation in the Sheriff's Office's history?

It is the smallest evacuation they have conducted.

It is the largest evacuation they have conducted in 26 years.

It is the most recent evacuation they have conducted.

It is the first evacuation they have conducted.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of the Kincade Fire was contained by Sunday morning?

10%

20%

30%

40%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the containment status of the Tick Fire?

90% contained

10% contained

25% contained

65% contained

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precautionary measure did the energy provider take due to historic winds?

Reduced electricity rates

Cut power to nearly 1,000,000 people

Built new power lines

Increased power supply

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for cutting power to nearly 1,000,000 people?

To reduce costs

To prevent company equipment from starting fires

To save energy

To conduct maintenance