With the tree almost gone, the rope was done, so Fluffy took it and ran away, because the fire was close. 
He heard the announcer. "**censor**! Grrrrr... ah... Ok, ok, I'll think something out... eventually... hopefully... " 
The other fan was too far to get to on foot, now especially with a river in his way, so he decided to try to get to the edge of the dome.