Read the short news report about a natural disaster. Decide on the correct verb to complete each gap. Only one answer is correct. Let the meaning of the sentence and paragraph support your decision.
Wildfire Near Greenlake
This week, a combination of dry weather and strong winds allowed a wildfire to spread rapidly across the Greenlake Hills. Thick smoke was visible from over 10 kilometres away. Firefighters battled the flames throughout the night in an effort to (1) homes located near the forest’s edge.
Some residents chose to leave their houses early as a precaution. Local police confirmed that no injuries had been reported. The mayor praised the town’s emergency alert system, which helped to (2) people before the fire reached the outskirts of the town.
So far, no houses have been completely (3) , although many gardens and vehicles suffered damage from smoke and falling ash.
This week, a combination of dry weather and strong winds allowed a wildfire to spread rapidly across the Greenlake Hills. Thick smoke was visible from over 10 kilometres away. Firefighters battled the flames throughout the night in an effort to (1) homes located near the forest’s edge.
Some residents chose to leave their houses early as a precaution. Local police confirmed that no injuries had been reported. The mayor praised the town’s emergency alert system, which helped to (2) people before the fire reached the outskirts of the town.
So far, no houses have been completely (3) , although many gardens and vehicles suffered damage from smoke and falling ash.
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