Fires: episode guide

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Episode 2

Sun, October 03, 2021 (ABC)
295,000 viewers (18th)
Writer: Jacquelin Perske
Director: Anna Kokkinos

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.

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.

Cast (in order of appearance):

  • Miranda Otto as Kath Simpson
  • Richard Roxburgh as Duncan Simpson
  • Taylor Ferguson as Brooke Norisham
  • Benjamin Doree as Lachie Simpson
  • Steve Bastoni as Vince Rocca
  • Aston Pierre Droomer as Archie Rocca
  • Sarah Upton as Henley Rocca
  • Zac Kwee as Darcy Rocca
  • Renee Lim as Fiona Rocca
  • Nicole Gulasekharam as TV Reporter
  • Eliza Scanlen as Natasha 'Tash' Jasic
  • Hunter Page-Lochard as Mott Mills
  • Kaden Hartcher as Clint Basara
  • Reef Ireland as Connor Simpson
  • Robert Stengewis as Rob - Firey
  • Eva Lazzaro as Lucy
  • Olivia Charalambous as Charlotte
  • Jaya Talboy as Bec Peters
  • Bernard Curry as Nick the Journo
  • Danny Ellerton as Pub Man talking to Nick
  • Adrienne Sloan as Criteron Publican
  • Daniel Prassad as Sammy at the Bar
  • Cooper Goldsworthy as Archie's Friend

Stunt Actors & Doubles:

  • Paul Rochford
  • Carla Mcleish
  • Amy Robertson