Skyfire

On the picturesque island of Tian-Huo, young Meng Li expresses her concerns to her mother, Sue Miller, about unusual volcanic activity, saying, 'the snow is on fire.' Initially dismissed, Sue soon realizes Meng is witnessing ash being ejected from the dormant volcano, indicating impending danger.

As fiery rocks suddenly erupt from the volcano, chaos ensues at the research base. The scientists urgently evacuate, and Sue manages to place Meng on a departure truck but cannot board herself, leading to a heart-wrenching farewell as a hot gas cloud looms dangerously close.

Years later, Professor Tao recounts the harrowing eruption story to his students, emphasizing the volcano's explosive change from dormancy to eruption within moments. He contrasts it with other volcanoes, highlighting its unpredictable nature.

Meanwhile, Jack Harris establishes a resort and theme park around the volcano, confidently assuring tourists of its long dormancy. He markets the site as a thrilling experience, tempting visitors to embrace the edge of danger while remaining skeptical about the volcano's potential threats.

Now grown up, Meng embarks on a crucial mission to install measuring instruments around the volcano. In one risky operation, she is lowered into a hole and narrowly avoids a disastrous fall, showcasing her commitment to understanding the volcano's activity.

As tourists arrive at the resort, Meng expresses her need for more attention from her husband, Jack. This tension grows further when Tao arrives to warn them about the volcano's imminent threat, spurring Meng to present her father with a model depicting real-time volcanic readings.

While on a monorail tour, the tourists experience stunning views and a sense of safety, only for their outing to take a dire turn. After swimming, they discover their exit is blocked by advancing lava, signaling the volcano's awakening and the imminent chaos to follow.

As Meng and Tao communicate with the base, they alert tourists of the approaching eruption. The volcano awakens dramatically, resulting in horrifying chaos as one researcher falls, and lava begins to consume the area, putting everyone in grave danger.

The tourists scramble for survival, attempting to escape the disaster as their vehicle is destroyed. Guided by Meng, Tao, and Mrs. Harris, they face a deadly leap between cable cars as one cable snaps, highlighting desperation amidst the eruption.

Back at the resort, Jack struggles to manage panic among tourists as flaming rocks rain down. Meanwhile, the nearby village faces a catastrophic threat, prompting Meng and the remaining team to devise a strategy to divert an advancing lava flow.

As Jack monitors news reports demonstrating the tragedy unfolding, he shares empathy with a grieving child. In a desperate move to save his wife, he is ultimately struck by debris, showcasing the personal losses incurred during the crisis.

Faced with obstacles, Meng and her team utilize a drone to successfully redirect lava flow toward the village, highlighting the intersection of human ingenuity and disaster. Time is of the essence as Meng searches for her grandfather amidst the turmoil.

In a moment of deep regret, Tao reflects on his past choices while trying to save his family. Eventually, as a helicopter rescues survivors, Meng witnesses a miraculous reunion with her father, concluding their perilous journey through despair.

The conclusion reveals the emotional ties that bind Meng and Tao, along with their shared experiences with the volcano. With heart-tugging flashbacks interspersed, audiences are left with a poignant sense of survival, resilience, and the deep connection between loved ones.