That guy would have evaluated the size of the fire, the progression of fire over 30s, 1min, and 2min, danger levels from direct-flame, radiant-heat, and smoke-inhalation, effects on structure, in about a second.
Determined the best course of action was to get below the fire, in another second.
Fire travels faster uphill, smoke fills available space from top down.
Most people understand fire in a controlled situation, such as campfires, hearths, or bonfires.
If someone seems to understand what that uncontrolled fire is going to do, listen to them.
That guy would have evaluated the size of the fire, the progression of fire over 30s, 1min, and 2min, danger levels from direct-flame, radiant-heat, and smoke-inhalation, effects on structure, in about a second.
Determined the best course of action was to get below the fire, in another second.
Fire travels faster uphill, smoke fills available space from top down.
Most people understand fire in a controlled situation, such as campfires, hearths, or bonfires.
If someone seems to understand what that uncontrolled fire is going to do, listen to them.