Great Fire In Japan Takes Ghastly Toll

The video discusses the devastating fire in Hakodate, Japan, which was the worst since the Tokyo disaster of 1923. It highlights the destruction of the city, the significant number of casualties, and the challenges in assessing the full impact. The fire, exacerbated by strong winds, destroyed thousands of homes and left many homeless. Communication breakdowns added to the chaos, delaying aid. The video concludes with expressions of sympathy for the affected Japanese people.

What was the significance of the fire in Hakodate compared to previous disasters in Japan?

• It was a minor incident with no casualties.

• It was the worst fire since the Tokyo disaster of 1923.

• It was the smallest fire in Japan's history.

• It was the first fire in Japan's history.

Approximately how many people were reported missing after the fire?

• One thousand

• Five hundred

• Two thousand

• Three thousand

What natural phenomenon contributed to the spread of the fire?

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• An equinoctial gale

• A tsunami

How many houses were reported to have been destroyed in the fire?

• Between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand

• Between ten thousand and fifteen thousand

• Between twenty thousand and twenty-five thousand

• Between five thousand and ten thousand

What was one of the major challenges faced in the aftermath of the fire?

• Overcrowding in shelters

• Lack of water supply

• Communication breakdown

• Shortage of food