Wildfires sweeping southern Turkish coast

A spark ignites due to strong winds, causing a fire to spread rapidly. The village, lacking firefighters, experiences panic. Villagers resort to using water from wells to combat the fire.

What factor contributed to the rapid spread of the fire?

• High temperatures

• Strong winds

• Dense forest

• Heavy rainfall

What was the reaction of the villagers as the fire approached?

• They called for help

• They evacuated immediately

• They ignored the fire

• They panicked due to being on their own

What was the main reason for the villagers' panic?

• Lack of water

• Absence of firefighters

• Strong winds

• Dense smoke

How did the villagers attempt to control the fire?

• Pouring water from bottles and wells

• Using fire extinguishers

• Using sand

• Calling the fire department

What resource did the villagers use to fight the fire?

• Fire blankets

• Buckets of water

• Chemical retardants

• Hoses