California Oil Fire

The video discusses the challenges of fighting large-scale fires, including a crude oil fire at a refinery and a gasoline tank incident. It highlights the widespread impact of such fires across the country, contributing to a significant national fire bill of $300 million annually.

What is one of the main challenges in dealing with crude oil fires?

• They are easy to extinguish.

• They spread rapidly across large areas.

• They do not cause much damage.

• They are not affected by weather conditions.

What was the specific incident involving high-test gasoline?

• A small spill in a local area.

• A million-gallon tank caught fire.

• A minor leak in a pipeline.

• A controlled burn for safety.

What is a consequence of the destruction caused by the high-test gasoline incident?

• Increased supply of gasoline.

• Improved refinery technology.

• More destruction of supplies at home.

• Decrease in fire safety measures.

What is the estimated annual cost of fire-related damages across the nation?

• $400 million

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $300 million

How do major fires affect the nation financially?

• They increase the nation's annual fire bills.

• They lead to a decrease in insurance premiums.

• They reduce the cost of oil.

• They have no financial impact.