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A very terrible fire happened in Hong Kong on 26 November, 2025. It took away many people's lives, including a brave fireman who was trying 14.
to save
(save) people.
The bamboo scaffolding(脚手架) around the buildings acted 15.
as/like
fuel(燃料) helping the fire grow fast. The way of the building arrangements(布置) 16.
created
(create) a "chimney effect(烟囱效应)". This effect made the fire move upward 17.
quickly
(quick) and become extremely hot, just like how air moved through a real chimney. Strong winds made everything even 18.
worse
(bad).
Firemen faced great challenges during the rescue(救援). The chimney effect made 19.
the
fire too hot and dangerous to get close to. Burning pieces kept falling from above, and thick black smoke made it hard to see and breathe. Still, these brave firemen did their 20.
best
(well) to save people caught inside.
Our hearts are with all the families who lost 21.
their
(they) loved ones. We also remember the heroic fireman because he gave his life trying to help others. We hope the injured(伤者) will recover(康复) soon.
The terrible event reminds us how important fire safety is. 22.
If
we all learn from this and are more careful, such tragedies(悲剧) 23.
won't happen
(not happen) again and everyone may live safely.
