![]() |
Главная Случайная страница Контакты | Мы поможем в написании вашей работы! | |
|
Disaster struck in the town of Redbrooke late last night when the recently built Palmer Court apartment block caught fire and was completely destroyed.
It was just after 2.00 am when many of the residents in the building were woken by the smell of smoke. The Fire Brigade was alerted and arrived promptly to evacuate the building and extinguish the fire.
The fire spread rapidly through the building and the rescue operation had to be carried out quickly in order to save the forty-three residents inside. Twenty-nine people were taken to Redbrooke General Hospital, suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns, but it is expected that they will be discharged later today. The remaining fourteen people were evacuated safely with no injuries. The Fire Brigade battled with the fire until 7 o’clock this morning but were unable to save the building. The residents will be provided with temporary accommodation.
An investigation is being carried out to determine the cause of the fire. At present it is suspected that it was caused by malfunction in the electrical wiring system, which would explain why so many flats were affected at the same time.
b) Read the text again and answer the following questions:
1. What was the cause of fire?
2. How many people were injured or died?
3. What measures were taken to save people?
Дата публикования: 2014-11-03; Прочитано: 1953 | Нарушение авторского права страницы | Мы поможем в написании вашей работы!