Fire at high-rise building in Dublin brought under control

Fire at high-rise building in Dublin brought under control

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Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript details a witness's account of a fire in an apartment building. The witness describes their initial shock upon hearing about the fire while away from home, their experience during the fire, and the subsequent evacuation. The community's response and concerns about safety regulations and insurance issues are also discussed, highlighting the rapid spread of the fire and the impact on residents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which floor did the fire initially start according to the resident?

6th floor

9th floor

8th floor

7th floor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the resident doing when they first noticed signs of the fire?

Sitting on the couch

Working in the office

Cooking in the kitchen

Sleeping in the bedroom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the resident initially think was happening when they heard crackling sounds?

Someone was playing music

A neighbor was having a BBQ

A car alarm was going off

A thunderstorm was approaching

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many apartments were directly impacted by the fire?

At least three dozen

At least half a dozen

At least two dozen

At least a dozen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern for residents regarding their belongings?

High cost of repairs

Lack of insurance for contents

Loss of personal documents

Inability to access their apartments

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