After the explosion of Chernobyl’s reactor number 4, fragments of the reactor core’s graphite were scattered outside.
These glowing pieces, seemingly harmless, emitted deadly radiation.
Many firefighters and rescuers, unaware of the danger, approached and touched them, unknowingly sealing their fate.
This image is a reminder of the invisible fire of radioactivity, capable of burning not only bodies but also the future of entire generations.