Zo, Sahir,
I've decided on what I'm going to do for the science fair.
Go on.
I'm going to make a model of a machine
which will draw water from the canal
and take it to the fields that aren't getting any water.
Wow...that sounds exciting.
Can we work together? I'll help you build the machine.
Are you sure you want to work with me?
Ha ha. It can't be that bad.
Kanasu, that is a great idea.
I'm going to plant vegetables on a small plot of land
and observe them as they grow.
Hmm...That's unusual. Why are the goats bleating like that
they sound like they are in trouble.
Wait. What's that smell? Something's burning!
There! See! Over there!
Fire!!! Oh no! That is my uncle's land!
Run!
It's the hay! The hay is on fire!
There's no one around.
But the fire might spread to the goat pen very soon!
Oh no! What do we do?
I think I should run and tell uncle.
But we need to do something now
or the fire will spread!
Yes. We should first put the fire out.
Find a way to put it out while I run and call my uncle.
Good idea! Be careful, you two!
Don't get close to the fire.
Come back soon, Kanasu!
Do you know if there is a pipe close by?
Perhaps, we could pour water on it.
I do not think that is a good idea.
Hay is useless when it is wet.
We need to put sand or mud on it.
There should be a spade or something
we could use at the goat pen to scoop up mud.
And we should first protect the goat pen.
Poor goats!
It might be good to call for some help.
We will need more people to stop the fire from spreading.
Okay. You go to the market and call for help.
I'll stay here and make sure none of the goats are hurt.
The smoke isn't good for you Zo!
I'll take my hanky and tie it around my nose and mouth.
Don't worry I will be careful. You take the cycle and go right now!
Oh no!! My hay!
Half of it is gone!
What will my goats eat now?
Uncle! Are there any more tools
we can use to put mud on the fire?
There is a bunch of spades on the left side of the pen.
Kanasu, you take one. I'll take one and let's stop this fire!
I see Sahir coming with some villagers.
Start from here and work inwards.
Phew! The fire is finally out.
Thank you Kanasu, Zo and Sahir.
You are welcome, Uncle.
I wonder what caused it?
It is normal, uncle.
There was a light shower in the morning
and that causes hay to catch fire, sometimes.
Science explains it.
I was planning to build a shelter for the haystacks.
You could consider covering the stacks with sheets in the meanwhile.
Kanasu is right.
Smart children. Your quick decisions helped me save a lot of my hay.
And the goats too!
And the goats too! Ha ha ha!