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Escape from the Flames

Leo and Maria were playing in the golden fields near their home, laughing as they ran.

Short, sandy hair, playful green eyes, spirited character and Tall, brown braids, big brown eyes, thoughtful demeanor play, unaware of danger, amidst golden fields.

Suddenly, they smelled smoke. 'Do you smell that?' asked Leo, looking around.

Short, sandy hair, playful green eyes, spirited character notices the smell of smoke, prompting concern.

Maria pointed to the horizon. 'Look! Smoke!' she exclaimed, her voice shaking.

Tall, brown braids, big brown eyes, thoughtful demeanor spots smoke, indicating a wildfire, fear arises.

The sky was turning orange, and the smoke was getting thicker. 'We need to go home!' shouted Leo.

Dusk sky, imminent danger from wildfire, urgent need to leave.

They started running, the tall grass brushing against them as they hurried back.

Short, sandy hair, playful green eyes, spirited character and Tall, brown braids, big brown eyes, thoughtful demeanor rush home through the tall grass.

With the fire behind them, they could hear the crackling and the roar of the flames.

The crackling fire is close, its sounds terrify the duo.

Maria tripped over a stone, but Leo quickly helped her up. 'Come on, we can't stop!'

Tall, brown braids, big brown eyes, thoughtful demeanor trips, highlighting urgency, Short, sandy hair, playful green eyes, spirited character helps her up.

They could see their house in the distance, the safe haven they needed to reach.

View of house offers hope they need amidst the chaos.

As they ran, they remembered the safety drills they had at school. 'Stay low,' Leo reminded Maria.

Recalling safety drills from school, applying knowledge.

They finally reached their house and burst through the door, gasping for air.

Reaching safety, the kids arrive home breathless and relieved.

Their parents were already packing. 'We were so worried!' said their mother, hugging them tight.

Parents are packing, relieved to see Short, sandy hair, playful green eyes, spirited character and Tall, brown braids, big brown eyes, thoughtful demeanor safe.

Together, they all got into the car and drove away, watching as firefighters battled the blaze.

Evacuation in the car, observing firefighters tackle the fire.

Maria held Leo’s hand tightly. 'That was too close,' she whispered. 'We made it,' Leo whispered back.

Close siblings comfort each other after a harrowing experience.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Leo and Maria felt when they first saw the smoke?
  • What important lessons did Leo and Maria remember that helped them stay safe?
  • How can we prepare ourselves for unexpected situations like Leo and Maria experienced?

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