BIG FIRE

The video reports on a major fire in a warehouse near Piccadilly, Manchester, described as the worst since the Blitz. The old building, filled with inflammable furniture, was engulfed in flames, requiring 200 firemen to control it. Despite their efforts, the warehouse was a total loss. Several firemen were injured due to collapsing walls. The scene resembled post-Blitz devastation, with damages estimated at a million pounds.

What was the primary reason the fire chief described the warehouse fire as the worst since the Blitz?

• The warehouse was located in a densely populated area.

• The building was old and filled with highly inflammable furniture.

• The fire spread to nearby buildings.

• The fire occurred during a major city event.

How many firemen were involved in controlling the warehouse fire?

• 150

• 100

• 250

• 200

What was the main objective of the fire brigade during the warehouse fire?

• To extinguish the fire within an hour.

• To evacuate nearby residents.

• To prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.

• To save the furniture inside the warehouse.

What caused injuries to several firemen during the fire?

• Smoke inhalation.

• Walls collapsing due to intense heat.

• Falling debris from the roof.

• Explosions from gas leaks.

What was the estimated financial loss due to the warehouse fire?

• Five hundred thousand pounds

• One million pounds

• Half a million pounds

• Two million pounds