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Season 1 – Fires

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Heartbreak, loss, heroism, humanity and community. Inspired by true events, Fires tells the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 Australian summer.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian 12/28/2021
Beginning with a brilliant first episode from Michael Rymer that cinematically elevated intensity during chaotic scenes of panic, action, and urgency... Go to Full Review
Mel Campbell ScreenHub 11/09/2021
4.5/5
Gripping, character-driven television. Its protagonists are not just 'dramatic re-enactment' action figures manipulated to explain events. They feel like real people... Go to Full Review
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2021 Red, Red, Red Lightning strikes spark what is to become a long, hot and treacherous summer for young volunteer firefighters Tash and Mott. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2021 Everything's gone Dairy farmers, Kath and Duncan, return to their farm in the aftermath of the fire, while grief and blame threaten to tear the family apart. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2021 Stay or Leave Tash and Mott join the local fire-fighting effort in a small beach side community as locals and tourists alike have to make the difficult decision of whether to stay or flee. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2021 Christmas Shelter The story of people impacted by Australia's devastating bush fire season of 2019-2020 known as the Black Summer. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2021 You're on your own The story of people impacted by Australia's devastating bush fire season of 2019-2020 known as the Black Summer. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 2021 Armageddon It's New Year's Eve; a usually picturesque holiday town looks like a war zone; as day turns to night, then the sky turns blood-red, people rush to the water's edge for safety. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Belinda Chayko, Tony Ayres
Executive Producer
Tony Ayres, Andrea Denholm, Liz Watts
Screenwriter
Belinda Chayko, Jacqueline Perske, Mirrah Foulkes, Steven McGregor, Anya Beyersdorf
Network
ABC Australia
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2021