The thick smoke that filled the air was like a veil summoned by the devil from the abyss of hell, so thick and heavy that it was suffocating.

It was like a living ghost, rolling and surging wantonly, spreading in an almost crazy manner, seriously obstructing their vision.

The team members felt as if they were thrown into a pitch-black night, with only chaos and darkness before their eyes.

They could only rely on the faint shouts like a candle in the wind to determine their position. Every breath was accompanied by the pungent smell of smoke. The smell was like strong acid, corroding the throat fiercely, as if the throat was mercilessly ground by sandpaper. Breathing became extremely difficult, and every inhalation was accompanied by excruciating pain.

The smoke stung my eyes so much that tears flowed uncontrollably. My vision became increasingly blurred and I could only barely make out the hazy outlines of the people a few steps away.

"Everyone, be careful with your steps and keep in formation!" Shi Sanba raised his voice from time to time, reminding the team members at the top of his lungs. His voice became hoarse and dry due to inhaling too much smoke, like an old bellows being pulled with difficulty.

He held the map and compass tightly in his hands. They were their only navigation tools in this confusing environment, like the light of hope as they groped forward in the darkness.

His brows were furrowed, veins on his forehead bulged, beads of sweat the size of beans slid down his cheeks, mixed with cigarette ash and leaving mottled marks on his face.

Relying on his rich experience and professional knowledge, he tried hard to determine the direction to move forward in the foggy smoke. He stared at the compass, muttered the direction and route from time to time, and his brain worked rapidly, trying to find the right path to the water source in this chaotic environment.

Although the pungent smoke made it difficult for them to breathe and their eyes were tearing, they still groped forward firmly, each step carried with them a strong desire to find water and a lofty sense of mission for the rescue mission.

They know very well that water is the source of life for fire fighting and the survival of villagers, and it cannot be lost.

While directing the village evacuation work, Li Fan was always concerned about the progress of the water source exploration team.

He stayed by the intercom like he was guarding a lifeline, and every once in a while he would anxiously contact Shi Sanba: "Shi Sanba, report your position and situation."

"Captain, we are heading towards the northeast. We haven't found any water source yet, but the terrain is gradually lowering, so there should be hope." Shi Sanba replied, his words a little tired but full of determination. The voice came through the walkie-talkie with a slight electric crackling sound, as if it was a battle report transmitted back from a distant battlefield.

"Okay, keep going, be careful, and report any situation in time." Li Fan's voice was steady and powerful, like a warm current flowing into the hearts of Shi Sanba and his team members, bringing them encouragement and strength, and making them feel the solid support behind them on this difficult road of exploration.

After a difficult search, Shi Sanba's hoarse but excited voice finally came through the intercom, with uncontrollable joy and excitement in his voice: "Captain, we found a water source! It's an underground undercurrent, and there's plenty of water."

"Great! Immediately organize the laying of water pipes and prepare to divert water to the fire-fighting and villagers' living areas." Li Fan gave the order, with a hint of relief in his voice, and his frown relaxed a little.

However, just as they began laying water pipes and preparing to transport water, accidents occurred one after another.

First, a dull roar was heard near the water source. At first, the sound was like thunder coming from afar, low and suppressed. Gradually, the sound became louder and louder, as if it was the angry roar of the earth, or like an ancient giant beast waking up from its slumber, roaring that shook the world.

Then, a small-scale landslide occurred, and a large amount of soil and rocks slid down like a surging tide, instantly blocking part of the water flow.

The mud, carrying stones, poured down like a debris flow with the force of a mountain and sea, raising a cloud of dust. The originally clear water was instantly polluted by the muddy mud and sand. The hope that had just been found was instantly overshadowed, just like a bright sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds.

"Captain, there's a landslide and the water flow is blocked!" Shi Sanba reported anxiously, with a hint of panic in his voice, and his originally calm tone became a little trembling.

Before they could take any action, a new crisis arose.

The fire not far away was rapidly approaching the water transportation route due to a sudden change in wind direction.

The flames raged with fangs and claws, like a group of demons having a carnival.

Wherever it went, the grass and trees turned into ashes in an instant, making crackling sounds, as if they were wailing in pain.

The scorching heat baked the earth, and the ground was cracked and dry, as if it was going to swallow everything.

The safety of the team members was also seriously threatened. They could clearly feel the heat wave coming in their faces. The heat wave was like a materialized wall of flames, fierce and overbearing, making people feel as if the breath of death was lingering around them. Every inch of their skin was suffering from the scorching heat. The sweat evaporated instantly as soon as it came out, leaving only a layer of white salt stains.

After Li Fan learned about the situation, his brows were furrowed and his eyes were serious, but his expression was still calm and decisive.

His brain was like a precision instrument, rapidly composing a response plan. He then spoke clearly into the intercom, "Shi Sanba, don't panic. First, organize the team to use the surrounding rocks and trees to build a temporary embankment to prevent the spread of the fire. Send two team members to clear the rocks at the landslide and try to restore the water flow. I will arrange for support as soon as possible."

Shi Sanba immediately ordered his team members to take action: "Everyone, do you hear me? Follow the captain's instructions and quickly find rocks and trees!"

The team members responded one after another. Regardless of the danger, they worked hard to move stones, cut down trees, and began to build a protective embankment under the threat of thick smoke and fire.

Some team members had their hands cut by rocks, bleeding profusely, but they simply bandaged them and returned to their work. The wounds were irritated by the heat and dust, causing unbearable pain, but they gritted their teeth and said nothing.

Some had their faces scratched by branches, and the bloodstains looked particularly hideous under the stain of soot, but they did not care. They had only one belief in their hearts: to resolve the crisis as soon as possible and provide water guarantee for the rescue work.

"This stone is too heavy, everyone, work harder!" shouted a team member, his face flushed red, veins bulging on his arms, as if he wanted to pour all his strength into moving it.

"Don't worry about it, we don't have time, the fire is getting closer!" Another team member responded, his eyes revealing determination and resolution. He stared at the approaching flames without any intention of retreating.

"Xiao Li, you and Xiao Zhang go clean up the landslide, and act quickly!" Shi Sanba commanded.

"Yes, Captain! But the area of ​​this landslide is not small." Xiao Li said with some concern, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

"I know, but we have to try. If we can restore a little more water flow, we will have more hope." Shi Sanba patted Xiao Li's shoulder firmly, his eyes full of trust and encouragement.

On Li Fan's side, after arranging some of the village's defense work, he selected Leng Feng and Ban Zhuan to lead a team to rush towards the water source to support Shi Sanba and others.

"Leng Feng, the situation this time is very tricky. There's a landslide at the water source and a fire is approaching." Li Fan said seriously, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Captain, don't worry, we will definitely be able to solve it." Leng Feng answered with a firm look in his eyes. There was a fiery fighting spirit burning in his eyes, as if he was declaring war on the difficulties.

Leng Feng had a resolute expression and his eyes revealed fearless determination. Like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, he led the team to advance rapidly towards the designated evacuation route.

They knew that this mission was difficult and dangerous. It was a race against time against death. They had to open a life path in the raging fire for the villagers to evacuate safely.

The heat waves from the wildfire came towards them like a surging tide. The scorching air seemed to melt their bodies. The air was filled with the pungent smell of smoke, mixed with the burnt smell of burnt trees and vegetation. Every breath was like swallowing scalding poisonous fog, making it difficult to breathe.

The ground beneath my feet was scorching hot. With every step I took, I felt as if the soles of my shoes were about to melt. The hot air penetrated through the soles and went straight into the soles of my feet, as if countless red-hot needles were pricking them.

Once they arrived at the target area, the team members sprang into action.

They wielded sharp chainsaws and axes, working hard to cut down the trees that had been set on fire.

The burning trees crackled and sparks flew under the scorching heat, as if they were offering stubborn resistance to their actions.

Each burning tree was like a fire demon, baring its fangs and claws to protest against them.

The blazing flames seemed to devour everything. The tree trunks were burnt black, and the branches were twisted and deformed in the fire. Burning branches and leaves kept falling, and if they were not careful, they would hit the team members.

Some team members had their arms splashed with sparks, and they felt a burning pain instantly. A small red and swollen spot immediately appeared on their skin, but they simply shook off the sparks and continued to fight. There was no sign of retreat in their eyes, as if the pain was insignificant.

"Everyone, work harder and clear these roadblocks as soon as possible! We can't let the villagers wait too long!" Leng Feng shouted loudly. His voice was still clearly audible amid the roar of flames, with an unquestionable majesty.

The team members responded in unison, their heavy breathing blending with the sound of tools chopping down trees.

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