The flames shot to the side as Katie beat them with a branch. The intense heat of the fire caused sweat to drip into her eyes and her lungs burned from the smoke. Katie was losing the battle against the fire and could only hope that help would be there soon. The fire department quickly put out the flames and Katie was appalled by the destruction she had accidentally caused. This had to be the worst day of her life. Little did she know it was only the start.