After end of Korean War, fire damages port city of Busan (Pusan), South Korea

The video describes a devastating fire in Busan, South Korea, which occurred over 12 hours. The fire, exacerbated by strong winds, destroyed one-sixth of the city, leaving 31,000 people homeless and causing $40 million in damages. Despite the scale, only four lives were lost. The fire is noted as the worst in the city's history, highlighting the vulnerability of the war-burdened city.

What natural factor contributed to the rapid spread of the fire in Busan?

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquake

• Strong winds

• Snowstorm

Approximately how many people were left without homes due to the fire?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 31,000

• 50,000

What was the believed cause of the fire in Busan?

• A cigarette

• A fireworks accident

• An untended stove

• A lightning strike

How many buildings were destroyed in the fire?

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 1,000

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the fire?

• 40 million dollars

• 30 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 50 million dollars