Fire crews battle wildfires in Northern Ireland...

Fire crews battle wildfires in Northern Ireland...

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The video discusses the severe wildfires in the Mourne Mountains, highlighting the extensive environmental damage and the challenges faced by firefighting teams. It covers the cross-border cooperation between the Irish Coast Guard and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, and the suspicion that human activity may have caused the fire. The video also notes the commendation from Northern Ireland's First Ministers for the firefighting efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main environmental concern mentioned in the first section regarding the wildfires?

The effect on local businesses

The economic cost of firefighting

The immeasurable damage to the environment

The impact on local tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Fire and Rescue service take in response to the wildfires?

Declared a minor incident

Deployed a single crew

Declared a major incident and deployed multiple crews

Waited for the fire to subside naturally

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization provided support to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service?

The British Army

The Irish Coast Guard

The Red Cross

The United Nations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suspected to be the cause of the wildfires?

Spontaneous combustion

Natural lightning strikes

Human activity

Volcanic activity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the First and Deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland do in response to the firefighting efforts?

Requested international aid

Ordered an evacuation of the area

Commended the firefighting teams

Criticized the slow response