Episode 2
Kate Humble and Simon Reeve investigate Australia's worst wildfire season in a decade. Simon and Kate explore why wind is such a lethal factor in the spread of wildfires.
At the height of the worst wildfire season in a decade, Kate Humble and Simon Reeve travel to New South Wales, Australia to discover how the 70,000-strong Rural Firefighting Service contend with as many as 100 fires a day.
Simon joins a spectacular aerial operation as the team waterbomb a new wildfire spreading dangerously fast in a remote national park. And Kate experiences first-hand what it's like to be inside a firefighting truck as the flames approach.
In the second programme of the series, Simon and Kate explore why wind is such a lethal factor in the spread of wildfires, and uncover the causes of the biggest and most extreme fires, meeting leading scientists working to unlock the secrets of wildfire behaviour.
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Inside the fire
Duration: 02:55
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kate Humble |
| Presenter | Simon Reeve |
| Executive Producer | Edwina Silver |
| Series Producer | Lucy Van Beek |
"The most hazardous project I’ve had to work on"
Producer Sue Edwards explains the risks posed to the crew whilst filming the wildfires.
