Oil storage tanks burn in huge Texas fire in 1947

The transcript describes a tragic event where a battle against death leads to flames engulfing everything. Oil storage tanks burst into flames, adding heat and smoke, transforming the town into a scene reminiscent of Dante's Inferno.

What event marks the beginning of the tragedy?

• A financial crisis

• A battle against flames

• A natural disaster

• A political conflict

What was the immediate consequence of the fire spreading?

• The town was evacuated

• The oil storage tanks exploded

• The fire was extinguished

• The flames were contained

What added to the intensity of the fire?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Lack of firefighting resources

• Additional heat and smoke

How is the town described after the fire?

• A deserted wasteland

• A scene from Dante's Inferno

• A bustling city

• A peaceful haven

What literary work is referenced to describe the town's condition?

• Milton's Paradise Lost

• Homer's Odyssey

• Dante's Inferno

• Shakespeare's Hamlet