What the Onlooker Saw on the Lawn Left Him Astonished
A fireman named Pedro Bras shared a striking photo on Facebook, capturing firefighters resting on the grass in Pedróg Grande, Portugal.
Firefighters are universally recognized for their critical and heroic work. I experienced this firsthand when a fire at my home was swiftly extinguished by a dedicated team of firefighters.
The photo Pedro shared highlights the gravity and dedication of their work.
Recently, Portugal faced a terrifying forest fire, with 1,150 firefighters working tirelessly to contain and extinguish the blaze. Tragically, 25 firefighters were injured in the process.
The fires in June and October of the previous year were even more devastating, claiming 114 lives.
However, this poignant image does not depict fallen heroes, but rather, exhausted firefighters taking a well-deserved break.
Pedro described the moment: “After working hard all day and all night, we decided to take a break and relax by the river for a quarter of an hour; at that time, we noticed that the air was thick with smoke.”
The firefighters rested for about 25 minutes after 24 hours of continuous work to combat the fire.
The photo vividly shows the smoke-filled environment they were battling.
On August 5th, temperatures soared to a record-breaking 46 degrees Celsius. In addition to the firefighters, 13 planes were deployed to drop water on the flames, and 160 soldiers were called in to assist with evacuation efforts.
Pedro’s photo quickly went viral, garnering around 9,000 reactions, 1,300 comments, and over 6,000 shares. Many expressed their gratitude for the firefighters’ tireless efforts.
Manja Knofel commented that every firefighter is a hero, while another person agreed they deserved “rest and praise” for their incredible work.
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa acknowledged their relentless efforts, noting that many had sustained serious injuries.
Authorities hope that the devastating fires from the previous year will not be repeated.
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