VOICED : Al menos 11 muertos por incendio en Valparaiso

VOICED : Al menos 11 muertos por incendio en Valparaiso

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Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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A devastating fire in Valparaíso, Chile, resulted in 11 deaths and the evacuation of 10,000 people. The fire, which began in a forested area, destroyed 500 homes and is considered potentially the worst in the city's history. Residents returned to find their homes reduced to rubble. The fire spread rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. The government declared the area a disaster zone and deployed the military to ensure safety and assist those affected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were evacuated due to the fire in Valparaíso?

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Michelle Bachelet say about the fire?

It was the smallest fire in history.

It was a common occurrence.

It might be the worst fire in Valparaíso's history.

It was easily controlled.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did most residents find when they returned to their homes?

Their homes intact

A thriving forest

Newly built houses

Only rubble

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the fire initially start?

In a residential area

In a forested area

In a government building

In a commercial district

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the government take in response to the fire?

Organized a public festival

Ignored the situation

Deployed the military for security and aid

Declared a state of emergency