CLEAN : Wildfires: one firefighter injured, two trucks destroyed, say French authorities

CLEAN : Wildfires: one firefighter injured, two trucks destroyed, say French authorities

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the extensive firefighting efforts against a wildfire, involving nearly 1000 firefighters from various French departments. It highlights the use of both ground and aerial tactics, including creating firebreaks with bulldozers. Despite predictions from Météo France, the fire's behavior was unpredictable, spreading in all directions. Two fire trucks were destroyed, but no firefighters were injured, except for one who sustained serious burns. The video emphasizes the challenges and strategies in managing such a dynamic and dangerous situation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many firefighters are involved in the ground efforts to combat the fire?

750

500

1000

1500

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What methods are being used in the aerial firefighting efforts?

Only bulldozers

Firebreaks and bulldozers

Water and firebreaks

Only water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected behavior did the fire exhibit according to the weather forecasts?

It moved faster than expected

It stayed in one area and expanded

It moved south as predicted

It extinguished on its own

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact on the firefighting vehicles during the fire?

Two vehicles were destroyed

Three vehicles were destroyed

One vehicle was damaged

No vehicles were damaged

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the firefighter who was injured?

Life-threatening injuries

Severe injuries but not life-threatening

No injuries

Minor injuries