Chernobyl (2019) - Fire brigade at Chernobyl | Episode 1

In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes.
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[jordapen]

Those poor guys had no idea what they were getting into.

[IronDizaster]

the fact that this really happened make this scene 10000x harder to watch.

[drpapa]

The equivalent of holding 4 million X rays in your hand

[Patrock]

The fact that he just picked up a piece of graphite from the reactor is terrifying to watch.

[elizabethfigueroa]

You can already see the effects of the radiation, it’s very subtle when you see the firefighters they are rushing in their movements are fast, then the next shot their movements have become slower, lethargic, they have that radiation tan...poor souls never stood a chance.

[TheJoeSwanon]

As a former fireman this really scares the crap out of me they had no idea they were literally standing inside of a nuclear reactor Core

[saltiestsalt]

This is more horrifying than any horror movie could ever be

[nicholasjessen]

Before watching Chernobyl: Huh, that's a weird looking rock
After watching Chernobyl: *PANICKED SCREAMING*

[EddieVargas]

firefighters who arrived at the scene of the explosion and started combating the fire
Vladimir Pravik - Died May 11, 1986
Victor Kibenok - Died May 11, 1986
Leonid Telyatnikov - Lived longest among these firemen, which is a
miracle in itself. Died in 2005 of Chernobyl-related cancer.
Vasiliy Ignatenko - Died May 13, 1986. In 2006 posthumously awarded the
title Hero of Ukraine.
Nikolay Vaschuk - Was instrumental in preventing fire from reaching
reactor number 3. Died with the rest of his crew on the same day. Hero
of Ukraine.
Nikolay Titenok - Died May 16, 1986. Hero of Ukraine
Leonid Shavrey - Miraculous recovery in the facility in Kyiv. Had bone
marrow partially replaced which help the organism and DNA to fight off
radiation exposure and sickness.
Ivan Shavrey - The younger brother of Leonid. Also survived by
miraculous treatment in Kyiv. Again, partial replacement of bone marrow.
Petro Shavrey - The oldest brother. Also survived.
Alexander Lelechenko - Electrician technician of Chernobyl NPP. Was
responsible for preventing an additional hydrоgen explosion. Received
lethal dose of radiation and died on May 7, 1986. Hero of Ukraine.
Valery Khodemchuk - Pump room engineer. Died immediately with the
reactor explosion. His body is forever entombed under reactor number 4.

[PHATBY]

Watches Chernobyl once:
You know I’m something of a Nuclear Physicist myself

[Gaurav-bpho]

I feel very bad for them, these innocent guys risk their lives just to protect the city, without knowing the consequences

[broski]

He held the piece of graphite for 13 seconds

[Danishkringle]

The first time you watch you know that they are in danger, but it isn't until later that you realize the fire fighters were dead the second they got out of the trucks

[kelbell]

Re-watching this scene after being a few episodes in and watching him pick up that piece of graphite like it’s nothing makes my skin crawl!! Poor guys.

[theofficialgreenkane]

I love the pulsating "vroom" sounds beginning at 3:32 They captured the sheer power of radiation perfectly. Like a giant monster lurking within the reactor. The audio was eerily fantastic. 💯

[AtrocityEquine]

Several things that make this scene more horrifying:
- They're walking to an OPEN RADIOACTIVE CORE
- One of them _picked up a radioactive graphite piece_
- "Do you taste metal?"
- Notice how the water _evaporates_ .

[menotyou]

If there was ever one day to call in sick...

[neilherrera]

These firemen died the most horrible death pain and they did not expected what they were in a dangerous nuclear catastrophe. Rest in Peace to all the firemen who were the first responders to that tragedy. These men were brave, heroic, and they sacrificed their lives to save the world from the deadly radioation poisoning.

[SAVINGEZRA]

“Do you taste metal” is the most horrifying line I’ve ever heard.

[kuafer]

I wish they included the scene where the commander (Leonid Telyatnikov) went and demanded answers about what was happening to his men