Maui Fire Is Deadliest in US in 105 Years

Maui Fire Is Deadliest in US in 105 Years

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The video discusses the severe situation in Maui due to ongoing wildfires. Hundreds are missing, and the fires are not yet fully extinguished. The island faces a housing crisis with over 2200 structures destroyed, causing $5.5 billion in damage. Speculation surrounds the cause of the fires, with Hawaiian Electric's equipment possibly involved, exacerbated by drought and hurricane conditions. Emergency sirens failed to alert residents, worsening the crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the residents of the affected area advised not to do?

Leave their homes

Drink the water

Use electricity

Travel by road

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated financial damage caused by the wildfires in Maui?

$1 billion

$3.5 billion

$7 billion

$5.5 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hotel rooms have been secured for those affected by the wildfires?

1000

500

1500

2000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural conditions contributed to the rapid spread of the wildfires?

Severe drought and hurricane winds

Earthquake tremors

Volcanic eruptions

Heavy rainfall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What failed to alert the residents about the emergency situation?

Television alerts

Radio broadcasts

Social media notifications

Emergency sirens