A firefighter stands in front of a burning forest. The firefighter wears a red helmet and yellow protective clothing. The firefighter holds a hose pointed at the flames. The hose releases drops labeled talk instead of water.

The scene includes dark smoke clouds above the yellow sky. Flames engulf several trees on the left. Red sparks fly through the air. The firefighter carries a black backpack.

The image responds to news of wildfires in California during September 2020. The Creek Fire burned in the Sierra National Forest near Fresno. Fire season was active with multiple blazes. Firefighters worked to contain spread amid dry conditions. The visual highlights reliance on discussion over direct suppression measures.