Surrounded by flames, California firefighters rescue US flag from wildfire

[Nithavela]

Amid the devastation and desolation left behind as wildfires blaze across California, one photo captured an inspiring moment.

In the image, three firefighters in Oroville, California, appear to be saving an American flag from the impending fire on Saturday. One rescuer, held up by two crewmates, is seen reaching up to remove the flag from the side of a home. The identities of the firefighters, as well as the specific location of the home, are unclear.

Surrounded by impending flames, California firefighters rescue US flag from wildfire - CNN.com

 

[GoldenBoy89]

It's a nice gesture but I'd be more concerned about them saving my house from the wildfire.

 

[Nithavela]

It's a nice gesture but I'd be more concerned about them saving my house from the wildfire.

According to the article, they did this during a lull in the action where nothing could be done anyway.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

According to the article, they did this during a lull in the action where nothing could be done anyway.

Good to know they weren't putting themselves in danger to save a flag.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

That was stupid. You can always buy a flag. I hope the owners was able to get their picture and animals.

 

[bhsmte]

One of those Kodak moments, that the press has a tendency to make dramatic.