Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 553. Fighting Wildland Fires with Benny the Russian Firefighter
Oct 15, 2018
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Benny's Firefighting Origin
- Benny, a corporate lawyer, became a volunteer firefighter in 2010 after a fire catastrophe in Russia.
- He was motivated by the dense smoke covering cities and the premature deaths caused by smoke inhalation.
Community Support
- During the 2010 fires, Benny and a friend found a volunteer group online and joined the firefighting efforts.
- They were supported by the community, with people donating money, equipment, and even offering assistance with transportation.
Wildfire Trends
- Wildfires are becoming less controllable, more destructive, and require more resources to suppress.
- The changing environment and climate make direct year-to-year comparisons of fire incidents inaccurate.