A racy, graphic expose of the worst natural disaster in Canberra's 90-year history, examining the reasons why a bushfire was able to burst into the urban area on a wide front. Much of the story is told by experienced police, firefighters and managers, who personally experienced this event and give a credible frame of reference.
Prominent local figures including experts on fires and environmental science, will give expert insights into the nature of bushfire fighting and what might have gone wrong. The book seeks to establish that the fire was no accident or climate event.
