CLEAN : I just want to be alive: Australia bushfire evacuee

The speaker expresses a strong desire for safety and life, recounting a terrifying experience on New Year's Eve when a fire caused the town to go dark. The scene felt apocalyptic, with thick smoke creating a suffocating atmosphere. This experience has shifted the speaker's priorities, moving away from material concerns to valuing life and safety.

What does the speaker mean by feeling like they were in 'one of those movies at the end of the world'?

How did the experience of the fire impact the speaker's thoughts about their property?