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In the gripping episode Hellfire from the series Suspense, a wildcat oil driller, desperate to prove his worth and secure his financial future, finally discovers oil after numerous failed attempts. However, his triumph is short-lived as the oil well catches fire, threatening to consume not only his investment but also his dreams.
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