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Gage Jackson reports on a massive fire at a plastics facility in Grand Prairie, TX, believed to be caused by a downed power line. No injuries have been reported. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to wildfires sparked by lightning, burning over 25,000 acres. A Fort Hood soldier, Specialist Cole Jacob Aiden, died in a car accident while assisting others. Upcoming events include the Democratic National Convention and a Billie Eilish performance.

What is believed to have caused the fire at the plastics facility in Grand Prairie, Texas?

• A lightning strike

• A downed power line

• An electrical fault

• A gas leak

What natural phenomenon is thought to have sparked some of the wildfires in California?

• A heatwave

• A rare summer thunderstorm

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor shower

How many acres have been burned in two days near Santa Clara?

• 30,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

• 15,000 acres

• 25,000 acres

Where was Specialist Cole Jacob Aiden from?

• Texas

• California

• Kentucky

• Florida

At what time can viewers watch the Democratic National Convention?

• 9:00 PM Eastern

• 8:00 PM Eastern

• 7:00 PM Eastern

• 6:00 PM Eastern