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What temperature does a burning building’s bottom floor usually reach, on average?

Retry Correct Incorrect A burning building’s bottom floor usually reaches about 600 degrees while the ceiling can get up to 1500 degrees. Most people cook their food around 450 degrees which gives some perspective about how hot houses can get.

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What temperature does a burning building’s bottom floor usually reach, on average?

• 200 degrees
• 20 degrees
• 2300 degrees
• 600 degrees