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Nail-Biting Footage Shows Farmer Desperately Racing Against Wildfire To Save Crops
Wildfires are devasting occurrences often exacerbated by dry conditions in the summer. When a wildfire erupts, stopping it can be difficult, and it spreads quickly. People will risk their lives to try to save their loved ones, their homes, and their most prized possessions.
On a broader scale, wildfires can have a deep economic impact if they burn crops necessary for upcoming harvests. Sadly, when this happens, farmers can lose everything. They will do what they can to ensure their crops survive.
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Incredible video of an Idaho farmer went viral as they desperately tried to save their crops from being destroyed by flames. ABC News shared the shocking footage on Instagram with the caption, “A farmer rushed to save crops by creating a firebreak as wildfires burned in northern Idaho in late July.”
Footage Of Wildfire Engulfing Crops Is Heartbreaking
The farmer’s vehicle is rushing through the field as they try to create a firebreak to prevent further damage from the flames.
So many were heartbroken by what they saw.
“Ugh. I can feel his pain and anguish. Praying he and anyone going through this is safe,” someone wrote.
This commenter agreed, “All I can think is he’s racing to save a year’s worth of work. Praying their action was fast enough and that their families are safe.”
Many shared prayers, hoping the farmer would stay safe while trying to fight the fire.
“Blessed be our farmers, protect them and get them help!”
“Prayers for him—I can’t imagine watching all that work go up in flames,” someone else agreed.
“Thank God.. to our farmers. If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have food on our tables. God bless them all!” Another person prayed.
This person reminded us that farmers know their crops best.
“They know the land well, I respect the firefighters, but they have been farming all their lives, they know what they are doing.”
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