What happens when the road out is blocked by a wall of flames? Lac du Bonnet resident Gay Kirby recounts a harrowing escape from a fast-moving wildfire — how her home was miraculously spared, and how a last-minute helicopter rescue saved her, her husband and their neighbours.

Also in this episode: Host Marcy Markusa speaks with fire Chief Greg Zimmerman. He shares what it's like battling wildfires on the front lines in Manitoba — working in extreme heat and adapting tactics — and why he keeps going after 47 years on the job.