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Upcoming Season Finale Promises High Stakes for Fire Country First Responders

As the third season of Fire Country approaches its conclusion, viewers can expect an action-packed two-part finale on Friday, April 25. The first installment, titled “A Change in the Wind,” centers on a gas station fire that requires urgent attention from Bode (Max Thieriot) and Manny (Kevin Alejandro), who spring into action to safeguard both customers and property.

In anticipation of the thrilling episode, CBS has shared promotional images that provide a glimpse into the emergencies the characters will face. Max Thieriot, who also directs this episode, expressed his enthusiasm about the storyline. He shared with TV Insider that the creative team toyed with various scenarios before deciding on the gas station incident. Thieriot mentioned, “They asked me, ‘What if we do the gas station thing?’, and I was all in. It’s about integrating these incidents into the broader narrative of the season.”

When filming the dramatic scene, Thieriot had to contend with an unusual setting—as snow blanketed the ground. He humorously noted, “With all this snow around us, I thought, this gas station fire might be one of the few flammable situations we could realistically portray.” He revealed that this episode would showcase the largest explosion seen on the show to date, stating, “Every time I direct, our special effects team aims to make it bigger. I always say, ‘Let’s go for it!’”

The high stakes continue into the second hour, declared as “I’d Do It Again,” where intense winds exacerbate the Zebel Ridge fire, pushing it perilously close to Edgewater. This escalation poses a significant threat to both the community and Walter’s (Jeff Fahey) care facility, creating even more tension as the series nears its climax.

Thieriot emphasized the lasting repercussions that this fire could have on the characters, hinting at a pivotal cliffhanger that will surely resonate with viewers. He teased that this moment would bring significant changes, stating, “Given the scale and the people involved, I think this fire could impact them profoundly moving forward.”

With such promising developments, fans are left wondering how Season 3 will come to a close and what twists await. What are your predictions for the finale? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Fire Country airs Fridays at 9/8c on CBS.

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