CLEAN : California: residents search for belongings among ashes

The transcript describes a community's experience with a devastating fire. Initially, the signs of the fire were evident through strong winds and embers. During evacuation, important documents and a wedding album were prioritized. Efforts were made to assess the damage, including counting destroyed buildings. The emotional impact of seeing the neighborhood flattened was profound and heartbreaking.

What were the initial signs that a fire was approaching the neighborhood?

• The sound of fire trucks

• The smell of smoke and strong winds

• The sound of alarms

• The sight of firefighters

Which items did the narrator manage to save from the fire?

• A family heirloom

• A car

• A wedding album and important papers

• A pet

What was the narrator unsure about regarding the wedding ring?

• If it was found

• If it was melted

• If it was lost

• If it was stolen

What was the narrator trying to assess after the fire?

• The count and size of destroyed buildings

• The cause of the fire

• The number of people affected

• The response time of firefighters

How did the narrator describe the state of the neighborhood after the fire?

• As if a storm had passed

• As if a bomb had gone off

• As if it was under construction

• As if it was untouched