Two Arkansas firefighters, Vince and Don, come across a map that supposedly leads to a hidden stash of gold in an abandoned East St. Louis factory. Driven by greed and hoping to secure their financial futures, they travel to the dilapidated locale, thinking it will be a simple retrieval mission. However, their plans are complicated when they witness the murder of a rival gang member by King James, a powerful local gang leader. The duo quickly becomes trapped in the factory with nowhere to go and only themselves to rely on for survival.

King James and his men soon realize Vince and Don are hiding within the factory. Tensions escalate as the firefighters attempt to evade capture while trying to locate the treasure. Both parties are desperate and increasingly volatile, leading to a deadly cat-and-mouse game. The stakes rise as trust falters and alliances shift, leaving Vince and Don to confront not only the aggressive gang but also their own moral compasses. The struggle for the gold intertwines with the fight for their lives, setting up a climax filled with suspense and unforeseen twists.