Understanding the Causes of Fires
Objective: To explore the various causes of fires, including intentional, unintentional, natural, and unknown causes, through written analysis and reflection.
Instructions:
➤ Read each scenario carefully.
➤ Identify the cause of the fire: Determine whether the scenario describes a fire caused intentionally, unintentionally, by natural factors, or with an unknown cause.
➤ Explain your reasoning: Write a brief explanation of why you believe the scenario corresponds to the identified cause of the fire.
Scenarios:
Scenario 1:
John, a disgruntled employee, sets fire to his workplace in retaliation for being fired. He smuggles in gasoline and incendiary devices, carefully planning the arson to cause maximum damage to the building and disrupt operations.
Scenario 2:
Mary accidentally leaves a lit candle unattended in her bedroom while she goes to the kitchen to prepare dinner. The curtain catches fire from the candle's flame, quickly spreading throughout the room and causing extensive damage before Mary notices the fire and calls for help.
Scenario 3:
During a period of drought, a lightning strike ignites a wildfire in a forested area. The dry vegetation and strong winds fuel the fire, which spreads rapidly and becomes difficult to contain, leading to widespread destruction of wildlife habitats and nearby properties.
Scenario 4:
Firefighters respond to a fire alarm at a residential building and discover a small fire in the basement. Despite thorough investigation, they are unable to determine the exact cause of the fire due to lack of evidence, leaving the cause classified as unknown.
Objective: To explore the various causes of fires, including intentional, unintentional, natural, and unknown causes, through written analysis and reflection.
Instructions:
➤ Read each scenario carefully.
➤ Identify the cause of the fire: Determine whether the scenario describes a fire caused intentionally, unintentionally, by natural factors, or with an unknown cause.
➤ Explain your reasoning: Write a brief explanation of why you believe the scenario corresponds to the identified cause of the fire.
Scenarios:
Scenario 1:
John, a disgruntled employee, sets fire to his workplace in retaliation for being fired. He smuggles in gasoline and incendiary devices, carefully planning the arson to cause maximum damage to the building and disrupt operations.
Scenario 2:
Mary accidentally leaves a lit candle unattended in her bedroom while she goes to the kitchen to prepare dinner. The curtain catches fire from the candle's flame, quickly spreading throughout the room and causing extensive damage before Mary notices the fire and calls for help.
Scenario 3:
During a period of drought, a lightning strike ignites a wildfire in a forested area. The dry vegetation and strong winds fuel the fire, which spreads rapidly and becomes difficult to contain, leading to widespread destruction of wildlife habitats and nearby properties.
Scenario 4:
Firefighters respond to a fire alarm at a residential building and discover a small fire in the basement. Despite thorough investigation, they are unable to determine the exact cause of the fire due to lack of evidence, leaving the cause classified as unknown.