HUGE WOOL STORE FIRE IN SYDNEY

HUGE WOOL STORE FIRE IN SYDNEY

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video discusses a major fire incident in Sydney, Australia, at Darling Harbour. The fire occurred among warehouses, wool stores, and timber yards, producing dramatic scenes. Firefighters had to work from a distance due to the intense heat, and there were evacuees and people in shock. Despite the challenges, the firemen managed to prevent the fire from spreading further. The damage was significant, with an estimated loss of 350,000 pounds, including 9,000 bales of wool.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event in Sydney is highlighted in the news?

A sports event

A significant fire

A major flood

A political rally

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the fire in Sydney occur?

Bondi Beach

Sydney Tower

Darling Harbour

Opera House

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge for the firemen during the Sydney fire?

Communication issues

Unfamiliar terrain

Extreme heat

Lack of water supply

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the firemen manage to prevent the fire from spreading?

By calling for international help

By creating firebreaks

By working from a distance

By using helicopters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the fire?

500,000 pounds

350,000 pounds

200,000 pounds

100,000 pounds