What It’s Really Like Inside a Wildfire | South Dakota Firefighters Tell Their Stories

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A Weather Channel Mini-Documentary What does a wildfire actually sound like when you’re standing inside it? What does it smell like? How does the heat feel, and what stays with you after the flames are gone? In this Weather Channel mini-documentary, wildland firefighters and pilots in South Dakota take you inside the experience of fighting a wildfire, describing the sounds, smells, heat and sights they encounter up close, from the deep rumble of flames to the whistle of falling slurry. Fire management officers, fire prevention specialists and single-engine air tanker pilots with South Dakota Wildland Fire also share the moments they can’t unsee—and the stress that can continue long after a wildfire is out. This film is part of a special Weather Channel mini-documentary series exploring the people, places and experiences behind extreme weather and natural disasters. Through immersive storytelling and firsthand accounts, the series goes beyond the forecast to reveal what it’s really like to live through, and fight, the forces of nature. Watch the full Wildfire Mini Doc Series on weather.com. https://weather.com/pages/wildfires-page