Australian firefighters capture moment their truck is overrun by a bushfire

The fire department of New South Wales, Australia posted a video on Tuesday showing one of their trucks surrounded by a raging fire. The crew was forced to shelter in their truck and used a blanket to keep the scorching air from coming in as the fire front passed through. Authorities confirmed two people had died overnight, taking to 11 the total deaths in wildfires since the beginning of October. The huge bushfires have destroyed more than 4 million hectares, with new blazes sparked into life almost daily by extremely hot and windy conditions in bushland left tinder dry after a three-year drought.
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[@babeena_gt_3645]

😢😢🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 prayers for all the families and wild life there.

[@1976jackbrown]

Welcome to H E L L 👿

[@xedappho]

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[@Ada_Isabella]

C J Was this video taken during the day???

[@robynconway1286]

@C J i think this channel is a scam channel making money on other peoples misery. the clips are randem taken from other news sites and this channel has no reliable credentials. It all seems a made up channel.

[@EvilFoozle]

These guys should get medals for what they doing! It breaks my heart for what's happening!

[@jefesalsero]

Hopefully the tires on their truck are designed to be fire-resistant and heat-proof!

[@bananadave]

The volunteers should also get paid.

[@Yuri-27]

Frau Blucher they are legit risking there lifes this honestly breaks my hard as a european living in the netherlands amsterdam hopefully it is going to stop very soon because this is so bad for the people and for the environment we had forest fires in Sweden, Syberia, The amazon rainforest and now the worst by far in Australia

[@superblast1996]

Everyone should get Medals who helped evacuate or put out the fires but you Aussies out there stay strong 💪

[@cabey6299]

Remember most of the fire fighters don’t get paid. Do it as volunteers

[@tyesonbuxx]

old mate is barely even phased, hes just like, oi put the blanket up.

[@matthewwilkinson2523]

Tyeson tyeson he has probably been doing that long he’s numb to it now

[@retrothecake]

They know what to do if they are chill about it then it would make the job a whole lot easier

[@sam_uelson]

Panicking isn't going to help at this point.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

Spent nearly a decade in a fire department. You train for the worst when things are fine, never use the "q" word (quiet), and shove feelings and emotional reactions to the background until you're home and can shake it off or work through it. Also, when you go into burning buildings with just your turnout gear to protect you, a truck is a big step up!!

[@jackcoleman1250]

@@SuperLadyDanger This not a burning building. This is a 100 miles of a fire front.

[@brontewcat]

“Jasper. ... Jasper, put the blanket up. ‘ I have to laugh it is said so casually. This is the Australian spirit that I love.

[@dennycarr6498]

The Digger is alive and well in Australia

[@Rickard53]

As I firefighter myself I see this as a response to not being the first time involved in a situation like this. Professional and calm order is the way I see it... or in other words - "do this or we may be in trouble!"

[@brontewcat]

Rillepille 89 Yes I saw it as professionalism as well. But it reminded me of my Dad, who was a stereotypical cow cockie, in how laconically it was said.

[@blackdatto]

Rillepille 89 I suspect it was the first time they went through a flash over but they train for this event. They are awesome blokes (and some double awesome chicks too) Much respect!

[@wendymacdonell3539]

gotta stay calm in fires, youre dead if you dont.

[@punisher3257]

Not even in movies, you can see something this terrifying. Keep fighting and keep it safe brothers!!

[@Amycballad]

I've never sen anything like this. They look like they're driving through Hell.....literally. Wow. Saying prayers for Australia.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Appreciate your prayers. These guys made it out alive to fight another day, some haven't. From Australia.

[@jessicaharvey572]

@MEanME exciting? Wtf?

[@lasagnegurl167]

Jessica Harvey Exciting... huh?? Far from it I’d say.

[@aundrehall4073]

@MEanME likes like it man 😂

[@1456Sassy]

@Gryff Longprong I was about to say the same thing!

[@iolohoward4049]

i live in australia and i think that every firefighter envolved in this get i frickin medal❤️

[@hassan903]

Hope your in one of the safer areas

[@alyssa6808]

Same

[@oleand14]

No, They deserve free beer at every bar in Australia for life...

[@specialed4564]

Na they need to be paid properly

[@oleand14]

@@specialed4564 most of these are happy to do this for free, i do this in norway and i love doing it for free, it makes life more meningsfull, helping without asking for something in return, should be more people doing it, helping is so hard for People these days, People allways wants something

[@Rachel-qd5ei]

i’ve never seen anything like this... this is literally hell. kudos to every single firefighter out there. 😭

[@nicolopicolo5931]

Rachel like Sodom & Gomorrah... just sayin’

[@ShiviRo]

I pray none of these heroes get injured and stay safe. True heroes.

[@muhammadsuleman3896]

Lau L yup

[@Blahblahd1]

Lau L they’re true heros

[@xxfangiirlxahssterek]

firefighters really are real life heroes, best people ever !

[@ethanharrisonn]

The feeling of helplessness is overwhelming. I'm so so sorry to everyone in Australia:( sending love from the UK❤️🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@wyattfamily8997]

It's appreciated, from Australia.

[@TheNightFlower]

Very much appreciated, from south Australia here.

[@falcon3205]

If you were wondering what happened to these guys: I'm living in it, I just saw one of the guys interviewed on local tv. - He said It was a close call, it melted handles, mirrors, air lines. They managed to get to safety but they had to abandon the truck and hitch a ride back to HQ with media and in one of the few remaining trucks from that division. At least 4 trucks were lost in this particular battle.

[@robertdavies922]

Falcon3 pure luck the tyres stayed relatively round and. What were they thinking driving through it - can only assume they literally had no choice. Sad times.

[@hooliganhursty5122]

Probably because these guys are urban firefighters there trucks are not designed for bush fire or (burn overs)

[@Sheppart92]

I watched the Video about the News and they said that those Fire Trucks didnt had the Safety Measurments that the Specialy for that Build Bushfire Trucks have ( like the Water Sprinkler System that can protect a Fire Truck up to 5 Min from a Burnover)

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@robertdavies922 , They were on their way to help others but couldn't get through so had to retreat.

[@hobbitone2939]

Sending all our prayers from the U.K.

[@oleand14]

The firefighters deserve free beer at every bar in Australia for life AND a medal !!! 🙌🏼

[@robertstinson1918]

How do those trucks carry the massive weight of those firefighters balls? But seriously after having had my place sorounded in the 90's bushfires in sydney, these guys and gals were absolute legends 👏

[@kaykaydee7585]

A couple of days ago we could smell the smoke and our sky’s were orange haze .....we live in Christchurch New Zealand , the smoke is travelling that far , thinking of you all

[@TheNightFlower]

Thanks neighbour. We have to be there for each other down here, don’t we. Thanks for your support.

[@FluidityFPV]

the BIGGEST balls ive ever seen on any human absolute heroes

[@neveryoumind560]

Looks like they drove through the gates of hell

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Absolutely unbelievable bravery. Australia

[@emilyroseayres84]

We love you all so much! Absolutely legendary heroes. You saved my parents home in Broulee last night. Don't know how you do it. Much love to all of the NSW & Victorian Fire Fighters ❤️

[@eufemiabuono9195]

These images are frightening they seem surreal. The firefighters are doing an amazing job

[@aymanbatta8705]

Not all hero's wear capes. Hats off to you guys!

[@paulrussell1207]

It was a sort of like a cape they put over the window.

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@paulrussell1207, Fire blanket.

[@paulrussell1207]

@@wyattfamily8997 Nah it was a cape.

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@paulrussell1207,Fair enough.

[@mifune9634]

Whoa! That's freakin' intense. I've seen some similar videos involving regular citizens in California driving through something similar to this, but this is on a whole other level. The way it flashes over in an instant, and wraps the truck in flames is insane.

[@philhahn]

@Edward Gross And that was because NSW RFS trucks in that area don't have roll cages like trucks in other states :(

[@mifune9634]

YoshiPeach Mario So an EF-3 tornado and an EF-5 aren’t similar experiences? The video I was describing was similar, but not quite as bad as this one.

[@DeDe-cr2og]

They are the ones who creates hope. Heroes👩🏻‍🚒👨‍🚒. Prayers from Sweden

[@MyDigitalTeacher]

*These guys are real hero...in such a tense environment driving a bus...epic courage 👌👍😢*

[@Trund27]

The absolute pinnacle of courage, omg...I salute you, brave firefighters.

[@mskiki704]

I promise I'll donate as much as I can for you guys in Australia 😞 Prayers from America ❤️

[@Sp-mv5ki]

Total heroes unbelievable how much these guys are doing in risking their lives

[@olivedog1880]

I couldn’t breathe watching this video. Prayers go out to Australia

[@adeelbashir1722]

i pray for Australia

[@mhyseno6572]

Prayers for Australia and to all firefighters!!

[@rafaelgamma07]

Truly shocking footage. Hope these guys are OK now. Stunning bravery and ingenuity

[@wyattfamily8997]

They made it out, others haven't. From Queensland Australia.

[@gorillaninja78]

Prayers from Canada! 🙏🏻

[@mutemessiah6805]

This literally looks akin to hell. The bravery on display, is remarkable.

[@kawings]

it is amazing that the tyres does not melt with this kind of temperature. Having fire with such a scale, it is the strength of nerve overcomes the disaster

[@yeetyertbruvvvv]

It's a fire truck.

[@cornwelj]

The firefighters in this video made it out but they had to abandon the fire truck. When they went back after the blaze had passed the tires were partially melted, the paint had been scorched back to bare metal and anything plastic had melted right off. The fire didn’t envelope the vehicle that’s how hot it was.

[@taradrolma2774]

To thing these brave people are doing this without pay. It’s unconscionable. Prayers for all of those involved.

[@JulieJackson1]

Thinking of you all in Australia, fighting the fires. From England.

[@lilyy7204]

This is very scary, this looks like what hell would look like. Lord

[@FoxPopvli]

The coldness with which they face such a scary and deadly thing is breathtaking! Honor to these guys!

[@kyotobrown5143]

This is a massive heart break for all the people, animals and land there and I’m not even from Australia! This is the worst .. I hope everyone makes it out alive and these fires stop! Prayers are with yous 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JawadShahidsure]

I salute to those men.

[@jesuslovesyou5172]

Praying for you all in Australia...keep safe ...every country should be involved in this where are they?

[@BCARblondie]

This level of scary hasn’t even been dreamed up yet by anyone. I feel so privileged to be able to watch this and experience this scene. imagine a time before smart phones where real life scenes just as scary are not captured by anything except just the eyes of the person experiencing it.

[@chickcreations]

Eyes still swollen. I just watched Only the Brave movie in Netflix and I can't stop my self from checking out here. Respect to these men. Real heroes. Still can't get over of how dangerous their job is.. praying for everyones safety 🙏🏼♥️

[@Dance_Creations]

These people should be getting paid.

[@brontewcat]

These guys are being paid. They are the professional (as in paid) firefighters

[@chantelles7208]

@@brontewcat how do u know these firefighters are being paid? The number of volunteers firefighters outnumber paid firefighters in every state of Australia.

[@brontewcat]

honeybunny sugarbear Because they are Fire and Rescue NSW. It is on the video when it first comes up. Watch the video and you will see the logo in the first seconds. One of the comments below also clarifies in words to the effect of “We are not the RFS but Fire and Rescue’. NSW Fire and Rescue are the professional firefighters of NSW, formerly called the NSW Fire Brigade. They are essentially paid public servants and primarily are the urban firefighters. The RFS - Rural Fire Service - is the body of firefighters made up mostly of volunteers.

[@brontewcat]

honeybunny sugarbear I checked the comments. It is not this channel, but on another KZbin channel where NSW Fire and Rescue who released the video, clarify they are not the RFS. But anyway that is how I knew (and another poster clarifies they are from Wyoming Fire and Rescue.

[@Skippy2539]

Fire rescue is now adapting to bush fires, I'm in the rfs and some of their new truck deisngs are incredible, I think both services could really benefit from using each others designs and knowledge, we need to bridge the gap between us and we could do wonders with each other

[@mayhhb1699]

these firefighters fighting for lives in Australia to save this country should get so much more, they do indeed deserve more. Thank u to the firefighters

[@iamcarbonandotherbits.8039]

Saying a prayer for Australia.

[@Guanacos4ever]

My respect and appreciation goes to all the firefighters who risk their lives to keep our communities safe ! Nothing can repay this sacrifice !

[@mcbrpdm1]

There are no words for the sacrifice that is being made by these brave Australian people. It brings tears.

[@adamtech2096]

We are with you Australia love from Pakistan .i am very sad about the fire in Australia

[@ari1667]

Pray for Australia 🙌

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Absolute legends putting there lives on the line for zero financial reward.

[@fergie6023]

These people are heros for doing this there not getting paid and risking their lives respect to all the people helping and hope everyone gets out safe

[@annabiing2570]

No words! Heroes!

[@sarabonetto6072]

They are so brave

[@sabahaych710]

So much respect for these guys,it has got to be the hardest and most dangerous job going. I hope they stay safe

[@TheGamingAddict445]

It looks straight out of a movie, It’s scary what’s going on in Australia right now

[@zozozo1153]

Keep safe please !

[@gitsurfer27]

Goddamit here in England we're seeing the wettest season on record, its literally terrential rain as i speak, please send Australia our rain!!!

[@zurgboy07]

We'll send you our fires too

[@gitsurfer27]

@@zurgboy07 Deal. I hope you're safe man, what part of the country you in?

[@JS-nh8hq]

Your rain kinda came. Thanks

[@zurgboy07]

@@gitsurfer27 nelligen

[@TarniaF]

Me and my brother have always spoke about how we were going to move to Australia when we were older. Seeing it in this condition is heart breaking

[@flatoutt1]

gee ,that fire is travelling fast and the heat must be something else . i've been about a 100 metres from a fire and the heat just about knocks you off your feet.(and that was mild compared to this) and incapacitates you , and that fire is hot .with the HOT temp + the HOT wind and embers ,it would just be a whole rolling wall/field of heat coming at you..even made worse by everything just about being at ignition temperature including the eucalyptus oil in the leaves just waiting for embers to ignite it. incredibly precious footage . for posterity

[@am0y]

Thanks guys 🙏🙏🙏

[@Oakleaf700]

They stay so calm................. Respects.⭐️

[@cassandrastornoway5445]

We can smell the smoke here. In Dunedin New Zealand

[@tombates9122]

I saw video on the news this morning showing Auckland blanketed by smoke from these fires.

[@TheBrendon1982]

That's insane how far it travels.

[@bolshevikrasta1027]

@@TheBrendon1982 what's insane is how big the fires are mate

[@brontewcat]

That is terrible, and frightening. I am in Sydney and so I expect the smoke. But NZ? That is bad

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

I traveled from US to NZ about 4 years ago to backpack/tramp around the country. Never quite made it to Dunedin, but the rest of the country is gorgeous.

[@speedball1919]

0:51 is terrifying knowing this sight is one of the last things many firefighters have seen throughout the years.

[@inkloverliz]

My 6 year old son asked me the other day “mum who’s your favourite superhero?” I replied with out hesitation son Firefighters are my favourite superhero” 💛 Im From Australia this nightmare is devastating. Thinking of every firefighter every soul animal and human affected by this horror.❤️

[@nickl1288]

Love and support is coming your way from America. We are with you Australia

[@_____________888]

Heroes and heroines.

[@Edrwad]

They deserve a medal

[@Jay-vw6hn]

Give these heroes a pay rise.

[@actorzone856]

I grew up on a farm surrounded by the Australian bush, we lived and worked in the bush, after years of living there we developed a Aboriginal mentality towards nature, seeing firefighter drive through a fire and placing their lives at risk astounds me, I know that people who never had the life experiences like me are regularly demonstrating that you are not aware of anything about nature, its not the fires you should fear its you, you disregard your safety, you don't make your property and animals safe, people in charge are being paid a fortune to turn up to their jobs everyday who appear to me to be completely out of touch with reality when it comes to bush fires.

[@user-qi7um4st3m]

This whole situation is crikey. Hope my mates in Australia survive and hope the fire stops. Sending love and hope. 💕

[@gracewilliams338]

Oh my goodness.... Bravery of those men... It looks like hell

[@tizcoloko]

Kelly Hill reckless, those actions doesnt help.

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@tizcoloko, They had been trying to get through to help others and had to retreat, "reckless" has nothing to do with it, what a silly comment.

[@gracewilliams338]

@@tizcoloko DO YOU THINK THEY DO THIS FOR FUN?!

[@Killer2Queen]

Most of these guys are volunteers props to those brave aussies fighting to save people and their homes

[@The_Candyman86]

The prime Minister should be the hood ornament of that vehicle

[@ben45506]

OMG the speed of the fire is frightening

[@newgabe09]

Does anyone have a link to the interview with the driver of this truck that was shown on ABC TV Jan 1? He's so young and with astonishing calm! Talked about the story of this journey, parts of the truck melting, what was happening with the other trucks in the clip.

[@jheartu7036]

Cheers, brave firefighters!! You are the true royal people on Earth.

[@xavibun]

If anything is Hell on Earth, it's this.

[@NostalgiaMan]

If I could fly there and do it for free I would right this second!! I think the USA should send the 747 tankers

[@olivercashen9547]

The 747 tankers couldn’t drop water bc us in Australia we were in the middle of a drought some of the major dams dropped below 20% full and rivers and lakes were were drying out

[@gerraymond8312]

What brave men ,,that is scary as hell

[@howyadoin4079]

My hopes and prayers from America. Stay safe Australia!

[@anumanuva2431]

Purest of heros

[@thelegionisnotamused8929]

Typical Australians. Every other nation on earth: Fights fire from outside the fire. Australian Firefigthers: Goes into fire to fight fire barehanded. Seriously though. Those are some seriously hard men. All the best.

[@hairy-dairyman]

You should see the women who join up. You have to hold em back somtimes

[@iuseyahoo]

You guys are bloody awesome. There was a fire around Iluka that’s near me and it was put out. Hope we can defeat it soon.

[@Chris-by8eh]

Bloody frightening.. a huge thank you to all the fire fighters. Now in February we have had floods and lots of rain. Seems all our prayers were answered.

[@calamarikid6666]

Remember kids these guys a real heroes who deserve the utmost respct! Not those actors that wear spandex and capes.

[@thebananarepublic7255]

The fact the Australian government doesn't care of want to do anything sickens me, while these men and women fight to put out their mess.

[@AndreiBulucea]

Jasper is a hero.

[@kinarrakid5036]

They all are.

[@ervinboljo415]

They are fighting through hell. I hope they are ok.

[@Yuri-27]

Frau Blucher they are legit risking there lifes this honestly breaks my hard as a european living in the netherlands amsterdam hopefully it is going to stop very soon because this is so bad for the people and for the environment we had forest fires in Sweden, Syberia, The amazon rainforest and now the worst by far in Australia Hopefully other countrys can fight together against this horrible hell

[@drizzypizzman5849]

Australian fires currently estimated to cover an area equal to the size of the Netherlands

[@tezpa3931]

@@drizzypizzman5849 I was about to mention that 😧

[@drizzypizzman5849]

@@tezpa3931 are you Australian?

[@tezpa3931]

@@drizzypizzman5849 Yes I am, it's frightening to think our fires are as big as European countries. The Navy and Airforce have sent in Black Hawk choppers and the big war ships to evacuate people by sea because they are trapped on the beaches. I think there is about 4000 people to evacuate. We also have Boeing 737 air tanker assisting with the water bombing efforts, as well as helicopters. The Kiwis, Canadians and Americans are here to help. We have been declared a state of disaster

[@drizzypizzman5849]

@@tezpa3931 I'm from Perth, fires here are getting worse but still nowhere near NSW. I check the news everyday to keep track of how it's going. Incredible how coordinated the effort has been, reminds you that we are all in this together. I wish you and everyone out there the very best of luck!

[@vaishakviswam1970]

Looks like riding through the hell....everywhere only fire is seen

[@Kiwinan1701]

Aussies just...Yeah Jasbo Mate.,,gettin’ a bit toastie in here Mate...put the blanket up...bit of a flashover Mate...

[@lokiboy2233]

U guys are calm in that situation??? Dam guys.. RESPECT

[@therailrangervmtg8658]

Every one of these men and women who fought this hell should have a standing ovation. And what’s even scarier is that one out of the millions of little sparks in that bushfire could start another massive one somewhere else.

[@wyattfamily8997]

The embers can travel over a Kilometer at a time pushed by winds in excess of 90 k.p.h.

[@AZAce1064]

Brave souls, that’s all I can think of.

[@JosephcallsmeNolan]

All it would take is the glass to crack or a log to fall on the windows.. And it would be game over.. These boys have guts. Come home safe boys

[@mrthomaslaux1]

That is unbelievable. I never thought this could happen or its possible.

[@drrd4127]

This happens every year in Australia. We had a really bad one in 2009 where 179 people died but that was only in one area and state. This is worse because it is in multiple states, areas across the nation and the fires got bad quite early in the fire season. We still have 2 months left of the fire season with Feb and march being our hottest months.

[@bonnypop5764]

It actually needs to happen every few years (that's how australian Flora is designed) but we havnt managed it properly and instead we have massive fires which kill heaps of people every decade

[@reconnaissance7372]

These guys are Heroes and deserve some kind of medal, so brave! Proud to be an Australian!

[@tykemonster6416]

Scariest thing I have ever seen. Fire not just looks scary but can you imagine the amount of heat it is generating. When I was a kid, I witnessed a nearby big oil storage tank blow up which created a huge fire. Even from a mile away it was so hot we could not stand n see. But damn these these guys are moving through fire. These firefighters are superhumans

[@BlackRose-vi2yg]

Brave people!!

[@cassandrastornoway5445]

This is Internationally SIGNIFICANT