Firefighter eating lunch in heavy rain at flood site moves China

A poignant image emerged from the flood-ravaged regions of southern China, capturing the dedication of a young firefighter. Liang Huan, a member of the Zhaoqing Fire Rescue Detachment in Guangdong Province, was filmed enduring a heavy downpour while trying to eat his lunch during a break from rescue operations.

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I never expected to receive so much attention, and I could feel the warmth of the people.

The video, shared widely online, shows Liang sitting on his life jacket, attempting to eat his meal. However, sudden torrential rain forced him to use one hand to hold his food and the other to wipe the rain from his face. Around him, fellow firefighters were seen resting on the ground or sharing meals, highlighting the challenging conditions they faced.

Liang and his team were deployed to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, one of the areas hardest hit by the floods, to assist residents. Their mission included evacuating students and staff from the Dazhang International School in Guigang City. The firefighter expressed his gratitude for the public's support and encouragement, stating he never expected such attention and felt the warmth of the people.

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If we can evacuate residents even one minute faster, it is of great value. No matter how difficult it is, we will do our best in the disaster-stricken areas.

He emphasized the value of rescuing residents even one minute faster and pledged to continue doing his best in disaster-stricken areas. "We will continue to operate at the forefront of rescue, doing our utmost to protect each and every one of you," he stated. The incident occurred after Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding in Guangxi earlier in the month, resulting in numerous deaths and widespread displacement.

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We will continue to operate at the forefront of rescue and do our utmost to protect each and every one of you.