Firefighters take their jobs seriously, as evidenced by a photo submitted by Pedro Bras. The photograph demonstrated how dedicated the firefighters are to their jobs. They are willing to risk their lives to help others. This is a serious career, and firefighters take it extremely seriously.
Portugal’s firefighters are doing an outstanding job fighting the forest fire. More firefighters are desperately needed, and they are working around the clock to prevent the fire from spreading.
This year, the fire injured 25 persons and caused extensive damage to several areas. Two devastating fires ravaged Portugal in June and October of the previous year, killing 114 people.
The firefighters in the shot had been tirelessly working all day and night to put out a major fire. Despite their exhaustion, they continue to operate under dangerous conditions. Pedro provided a photo of them having a break by the river, noting that the air was filled with smoke at the time.
After working uninterrupted for 24 hours, the firefighters took a 25-minute break to relax by a river.
The temperature has continuously increased, reaching an all-time high of 116 degrees Fahrenheit on August 5. Aside from the 13 planes pouring water on the fire, more firefighters volunteered to assist. According to AWM, 160 soldiers were called in to help with the evacuation efforts.
Before quickly going viral, the shot received over 9,000 likes, 1,300 comments, and over 5,900 shares. A huge number of people expressed amazement at the firefighters’ efforts.
Many people shared the photos and expressed their gratitude to the firefighters. Manja Knofel asserted that every firefighter in the world is a hero in their own right. Another user, Sweetie Racch from Paris, stated that they deserved “rest and credit” for their fantastic work.
This year’s fireworks display in Portugal ended in tragedy, with several firefighters killed or injured. The previous year’s exhibition had also been overshadowed by tragedy, and the police had anticipated that things would be better this year.
However, the fireworks went off again, and the firefighters could not extinguish the fire. Prime Minister Antonio Costa stated that the firefighters did everything they could, but it was insufficient.
May God bless all these firefighters who dare to run toward a building on fire, unlike most of us who try to run away from it. Prayers are sent to these brave men.
