Ep 13. Sky Lanterns

Fireman Sam Classic season 2 episode 13 titled "Sky Lanterns" follows the daily adventures of the brave firefighters in Pontypandy. The episode starts with an exciting day in Pontypandy where everyone is preparing for the Chinese New Year celebrations. As part of the celebrations, the villagers will be releasing sky lanterns to signify their hopes and dreams for the coming year.

Fireman Sam, along with his team, are on high alert as the sky lanterns are known to cause fires if they land on dry and flammable surfaces. Sam and his team are busy preparing for any emergency which might occur due to the festivities. Meanwhile, Norman is pestering his mom, Dill, to allow him to release a Chinese lantern on his own, but she refuses, stating that it is too dangerous.

Later in the day, Sarah and James are getting their Chinese lantern ready. Sam reminds them to be careful while releasing the lantern and to ensure it doesn't land in the wrong place. After a while, the villagers gather to release their lanterns, and the skies light up with beautiful colors and designs. However, things quickly turn dangerous when one of the sky lanterns lands on a neighbor's dry shed, igniting it on fire.

Sam and his team gear into action to put out the fire. They manage to control the fire quickly, thanks to the timely intervention of Station Officer Steele and Elvis. The incident became a learning experience for the villagers, especially Dill, who finally understood the severity of the situation regarding sky lanterns and agreed to never let Norman release one again.

In the end, the villagers gathered again to release lanterns, but this time, they followed Sam's advice- using water-soaked sand instead of straw or hay to control the fall of the lanterns. The team successfully managed to prevent any disastrous incident, making it a successful Chinese New Year celebration.

Overall, Fireman Sam Classic season 2 episode 13, "Sky Lanterns," is an excellent episode that demonstrates the importance of safety measures during festivals and how they can prevent accidents from occurring. It teaches the viewers a valuable lesson on how small precautions and carefulness can help prevent mishaps, making it an enjoyable and educational watch for everyone.