Battling the Blaze: Inside the Kandahar Tire Fire Response

A construction loader is spraying water onto a large pile of burning tires. Two firefighters in yellow helmets and black protective gear are also spraying water on the tires. The scene is outdoors in a dusty, arid environment with brick buildings in the background. Several other people are observing the scene.

Firefighters are extinguishing a large pile of burning tires. There are several firefighters in yellow helmets and protective gear, one of whom is holding a hose. In the background, a yellow bulldozer is also present, and several other people are observing the scene. The environment appears to be dry and dusty, with some buildings in the distance.

The video shows two people in an outdoor setting. In the foreground, facing away from the camera, is an individual wearing a brown uniform and a cap. They have a rifle slung across their back. In the background, a firefighter in a yellow helmet and protective gear is standing next to a large pile of burnt tires. The ground is dirt and debris, with hoses visible. The overall scene appears to be the aftermath of a fire.

The video shows a fire scene with firefighters actively engaged in extinguishing the blaze. Several individuals in protective gear, including helmets and reflective suits, are visible. One firefighter is holding a hose, directing water towards the burning area. Other firefighters are positioned nearby, some observing the scene and others possibly preparing to assist. Two civilians, one in a traditional robe and headscarf and another in a brown jacket, stand to the left, observing the firefighters. The environment appears to be an outdoor, open area with debris and remnants of burned structures scattered across the ground. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a daytime scene. The ground is muddy and wet in places, indicating the use of water in firefighting efforts. The overall atmosphere suggests a recent or ongoing fire incident.

The video shows a post-fire scene with several individuals wearing protective gear, likely firefighters, working to extinguish smoldering tires. One person in the foreground, wearing a yellow helmet and a black and white reflective jacket, stands with their back to the camera, observing. In the mid-ground, two individuals in similar protective gear are actively spraying water from hoses onto a large pile of burnt tires. One of these individuals is in the center, also wearing a yellow helmet. To the right, a yellow heavy machinery vehicle, possibly a front-loader, is partially visible, its bucket positioned near the tire pile. The environment appears to be an open, dusty area under a clear blue sky, with some makeshift structures and debris in the background. The ground is covered with a thick layer of black, charred tires and debris, with water pooling in some areas. The overall impression is one of a controlled effort to manage the aftermath of a significant fire.

This video captures firefighters in protective gear, including helmets and heavy clothing, actively engaged in dousing a large pile of burning tires. Water streams from hoses, creating a misty spray as it hits the smoldering rubber. The surrounding area appears to be an open, dusty environment with partially constructed or damaged buildings in the background. Several other individuals, some in civilian clothing, are observing the scene or assisting in some capacity, moving around the periphery of the firefighting operation. The ground is wet and covered in debris, including a significant amount of burnt material and scattered tires. The overall atmosphere suggests an emergency response to a fire incident.

This video shows a scene of a fire or the aftermath of a fire in an outdoor area filled with a large pile of tires. Several individuals are present, some wearing what appear to be firefighter uniforms with yellow helmets. These individuals are actively involved in handling hoses and spraying water onto the tires, suggesting efforts to extinguish or cool down the area. Other individuals, dressed in civilian clothing, are observing the scene. The environment appears to be a somewhat industrial or storage area, with dilapidated structures in the background and debris scattered around. The ground is wet and appears to be covered in ash and residue, consistent with a fire. The overall impression is one of a controlled response to a significant fire involving a large quantity of tires.

The video shows a large outdoor area filled with burnt tires and debris. Several individuals, some wearing fire fighter uniforms and helmets, are present. One individual in a yellow helmet is spraying water from a hose onto the burning tires. Others are observing the scene or involved in cleanup efforts. The environment appears to be arid with a clear blue sky. In the background, there are low-lying structures and piles of tires. The overall scene depicts the aftermath of a fire incident.

Two firefighters in yellow helmets and black and yellow protective gear are on the scene of what appears to be a fire. They are standing in debris and water, and one of them is holding a hose and spraying water onto a smoldering pile of materials. In the background, there are more piles of debris, some makeshift structures, and several other people observing the scene. The environment appears to be outdoors in a dry, possibly arid area.

A group of firefighters in yellow helmets and black uniforms are dousing a large fire with water from a hose. The fire appears to be burning tires and other debris, creating a large cloud of smoke. In the foreground, several men in traditional clothing are observing the scene, some appearing concerned. One man in a blue robe and white head covering is standing and watching, while another man in a black tunic and white head covering is bent over, possibly looking at something on the ground. Another man in a reddish-brown robe and head covering is sitting in the foreground. The background shows damaged structures and piles of burnt material. The environment appears to be an outdoor industrial or junkyard setting under a clear sky.

The video shows a group of people, some of whom are firefighters, working at a scene of destruction. Two firefighters in yellow helmets and black and yellow protective gear are seen using a hose to spray water onto a large pile of debris. The debris appears to be mostly burnt tires and bricks. In the background, other individuals are observing the scene or assisting in some capacity. There are structures in the background, one of which is partially covered with a tarp. The environment appears to be outdoors with a dry, dusty ground and a bright sky, suggesting warm weather. The overall impression is one of an active fire or the aftermath of a fire, with efforts underway to extinguish it or manage the scene.

The image depicts a scene of a fire at a tire recycling facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The foreground is dominated by a large pile of burnt and smoldering tires, with debris from the fire scattered around. Smoke is visible rising from the tires. In the middle ground, several individuals are present. Two firefighters in protective gear, one wearing a yellow helmet and the other in darker clothing, are actively using hoses to spray water on the fire. Another individual, dressed in traditional clothing, stands near them, observing the situation. To the right, a small group of bystanders, also in traditional attire, are watching the firefighting efforts. The background shows the infrastructure of the facility, including brick and mud-brick structures, some of which appear to be damaged. Stacks of tires are visible in the background, some seemingly unaffected by the fire, while others show signs of damage. A blue water tank and utility poles with power lines are also present in the distance, indicating an urban or semi-urban setting. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a daytime scene. The overall environment is dusty and appears to be a hot, dry climate.