Chapter 59 Fire
Ask for a recommendation! Ask for collection!
...Nami, call...
A rare string of swear words came out of Duke's mouth. He almost ran out of the studio at a sprint speed of 100 meters, crossed the wide asphalt road, picked up the necessary fire extinguisher in the warehouse area, and rushed to the door of the warehouse.
The smell of burnt smell became stronger and stronger, and a little spark passed through the gap under the warehouse door. The fire was obviously burning from the inside. The warehouse was full of flammable objects such as sets and props. It feels like it clearly shows that the fire inside is already very big.
call……
Duke had just rushed to the door, and several bright flames burst out from the cracks of the door. Fortunately, he stopped in time, but even so, a smell of burnt hair spread to his nose.
In a short period of time, the air seemed to be burning, and there were dense footsteps, clamors and alarm bells in the studio, and many people on duty were rushing here.
The head of the fire immediately climbed to the top of the warehouse, reflecting half of the sky red. Duke took the fire extinguisher and sprayed the flames that had rushed outside. Although it was a wise choice to stay away from the fire now, he and the entire crew were in the warehouse for it. After struggling for half a year...film!
Duke! Duke!
A woman's voice came from behind, Dangerous! Are you dying? Are you crazy? Get out of here!
Naomi Watts' high-heeled shoes didn't know where they were thrown. Seeing the tall and persistent figure in front of her, she rushed over without thinking about it, risking burning heat and possible burns.
Duke...
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Aside from the screeching fire and the sound of getting closer, all Naomi heard was Duke's cursing.
She had never seen Duke who was swearing, but she understood the reason for his gaffe. Duke was so focused and attached to his career, which almost burned the fire of the hard work of the crew, and it may also be his future. and hope.
Fire extinguisher! I want a fire extinguisher! Throwing down the empty fire extinguisher, Duke revealed an anxiety and anger he had never felt before.
The smell of fireworks was getting stronger and stronger. Naomi pulled Duke's arm so hard that she felt it was a little difficult to breathe. She couldn't hold the movie madman, so she bit him on the shoulder in a hurry. Immediately covered with soot.
Are you crazy, Duke? she yelled with almost all her strength.
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The pain in his shoulder temporarily overwhelmed the anxiety in his heart, Duke cursed again, turned around to carry Naomi Watts, and rushed out of the area where the flames were about to cover with a few strides.
More and more people rushed to the fire, and it didn't take long for firefighters to arrive, and the fire was quickly brought under control.
Standing at the door of the studio opposite the fire, Duke slowly regained his calm. Although the air was full of scorching heat, his skin scorched by smoke and burning pain, his heart was icy cold. The fire was ignited from the inside of the warehouse, and it is conceivable how the film as a flammable material will end up.
Anxiety and anger gradually returned to calm, why is the fire burning from within? Why are firefighting measures in warehouses not working? Why is this warehouse on fire? Why did it burn the equipment and film of Brave Island?
Yes, fires break out in many Hollywood studios, including the six major companies, almost every year. Some film crews such as Forrest Gump and Batman have all been burned. No one can tell what happened to these fires. Happened, but...why did the fire happen right after the film was closed?
Duke... Naomi's panicked voice sounded in her ears, Are you all right? You scared me.
Feel sorry……
Turning around, Duke squeezed her dark cheek reassuringly.
Now Naomi Watts is as embarrassed as he is, her small face is covered with soot, black like an aboriginal from Africa; her golden curly hair exudes a faint burnt smell, and the ends of her hair are almost covered with ash. It was scorched upside down; the silver-white dress was covered in stains and turned completely black and white.
In particular, her high heels were kicked off at some point, and there was a faint trace of red oozing between the toes of her dirty left foot.
Taking off his formal jacket, Duke put it on Naomi's shoulders and said solemnly, Thank you.
If she hadn't taken the risk and rushed in to pull him out, Duke didn't know what he would have done. Maybe he would throw away the fire extinguisher and run away, or maybe he would rush into the fire to save the film that survived, that is his future and hope ! He used the opportunity that he had accumulated and worked hard for in two lifetimes!
Naomi Watts prevented him from getting injured, and Duke didn't think there was a chance to restart his life if an accident happened.
Thank you, Nami. Duke repeated again, Naomi clasped his arm, as if afraid of Duke rushing into the fire again, forced a smile, I...we are friends.
His eyes swept across the face of the embarrassed blonde beauty, Duke sighed inwardly, the two were just temporary bed companions, she didn't have to risk burns to help him, the ruthlessness of water and fire was not just talking, it was a In a highly commercialized society, protection of personal interests can overwhelm everything.
It is undeniable that this is a woman who is very utilitarian, but can Hollywood from superstars to the lowest actors find women who are not utilitarian?
Words repeated a thousand times are not convincing in action, Duke's sense of Naomi Watts has changed a little bit, and in some ways he owes her a favor.
Do you still have a chance to repay your love?
Looking at the warehouse surrounded by firefighters, the fire was basically extinguished, and Duke put on a faint and somewhat helpless smile on the corner of his mouth.
Reed! Reed!
After yelling at the crowd, the interim head of the night shift at Warner Studios ran over.
How's it going? Duke tried his best to keep his tone steady.
Some of the props and cameras were burned. Reed knew what Duke, the director, was most concerned about, and said quickly, The film... No trace of the film was found.
Nodding lightly, Duke waved to him, his helpless smile deepened a little.
As an extremely flammable film, how could it have survived under such fire conditions? I am afraid that it would have been burnt out long ago. He and the crew spent more than half a year of hard work, costing tens of millions of dollars, and they were burnt to the ground like this?
Duke...
The rapid sound of high heels landing sounded, and Sofia Coppola pulled the corner of her skirt and trotted all the way. She was wearing party clothes, obviously returning from the road.
She almost rushed in front of Duke, grabbed the collar of his shirt, and looked up and down carefully before letting out a breath.
I'm fine. Duke gave her a reassuring gesture.
You're just as bad as you... Sophia swallowed the swear words she almost said, Duke frowned and whispered, The film is gone.
film?
With those two brown eyebrows raised high, Sophia took two steps back, folded her arms around her chest, and tilted her head to look at Duke with a very strange expression.
Is something wrong? Duke's frown deepened.
It's nothing, Sophia showed a mocking expression, I just want to see if the strong Duke Rosenberg will collapse.
Sophia, I'm not in the mood to joke with you.
Hearing Duke's anxious words, Sophia pouted, Duke, I'm not in the mood to joke with you, the film is still there.
Still? Duke repeated subconsciously.
Sophia knew in her heart that Duke was only trying to maintain a calm appearance, and said directly, The film is in my hands...
Where? Duke stepped forward and grabbed Sophia's arm.
At Warners! Sophia took another step back, breaking free from Duke's big hand, rubbing her sore arm, and said, When I got back to Los Angeles last night, Robin sent the film with me to print. Factory, don't you forget, you promised me to make a copy!
Why didn't you tell me. Duke looked up at the sky and put one hand on his forehead. The ease after the sudden disappearance of tension and anxiety even made him feel slightly dizzy, Why didn't anyone notify me?
You forgot... Sophia blinked and reminded Duke, When I was on the battery car in the afternoon, I said... Oh, sorry! Before I finished, I was interrupted by Nikolay who rushed over. already.
I'm going to kill you! Duke gritted his teeth.
As you like.
Saying so, Sophia greeted people to walk into the studio together, moved a few chairs out, she put the chair behind Duke and gently pulled him.
Sit down and have a rest.
After finishing speaking, he also handed a bottle of water brought from inside to Duke. Duke looked at it, didn't drink it, and handed it over to Naomi Watts, who was just sitting on the other side, to see all this in his eyes. Sophia frowned in displeasure, but didn't say anything.
The fire in front was extinguished, and the warehouse building showed no signs of collapse, but almost all the flammables inside and outside were reduced to ashes. It didn’t take long for the two production managers and a senior from Warner Bros. to arrive at the scene one after another.
Sophia and I sent the film to the Warners printing house last night.
Robin Grande's confirmation was also a relief to everyone. Although three cameras and many rental props were destroyed in the flames, the losses would only add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars if the film was destroyed. , then the loss is not only these, and may even lead to the destruction of the entire project.
I remember there were managers in the warehouse!
With a relaxed mood, Duke also thought about a lot of wrong things, Why am I the first person to be on the scene when the fire broke out?
He went to our party and got drunk, Charles Rowan said.
Duke can only sigh. The management chaos of Hollywood studios is not unique now. There have been so many accidents in history, and the situation of major studios has not improved substantially, especially many studios. Security and management personnel, like the country he once lived in, mostly came in through relationships, and it was really difficult to make them serious and responsible.
Although the investigation of the fire scene has not yet reached a preliminary conclusion, on the surface, it looks like the fire that has often occurred in Hollywood studios in recent years...
