Interview with resident the morning after Beirut explosion

A British television reporter interviews a witness about a recent explosion. The witness recounts their experience, describing the fear and destruction caused by the event. They express the emotional impact and the support from neighbors as they prepare to visit their damaged house.

Where was the resident when the explosion occurred?

• At their own house

• At a friend's house

• At work

• At their parents' house

What was one of the immediate effects the resident noticed during the explosion?

• The lights went out

• The air was sucked out of the room

• The doors locked automatically

• The temperature dropped suddenly

How did the resident describe the intensity of the explosion?

• It was a gentle shake

• They thought it happened in their building

• It felt like a distant thunder

• It was a minor tremor

Who accompanied the resident to see their house after the explosion?

• The police

• Their neighbors

• Their family

• A friend

What was the resident's expectation about the state of their house?

• It would be completely fine

• It would be untouched

• It would have minor damage

• It would be in bad condition