Fires (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama television series |
Fires is an Australian drama television series consisting of six episodes, which first aired on ABC TV on 26 September 2021. The narrative unfolds during the period of the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season.
Synopsis
Fires presents an anthology format that explores the catastrophic megafires impacting Australia throughout 2019 and 2020, incidents that captured international attention.
Production
In August 2020, the ABC Television network commissioned the production of this series.
Release
The initial broadcast of the series took place on ABC TV on 26 September 2021. Additionally, it was shown on Canada’s CTV Drama Channel and Ireland’s RTÉ 2.
Awards
- 2021: Recipient of the Best Telefeature or Mini Series
- 2022: Awarded the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie