Taupō Fires

As the plane comes in to collect our cameraman, flames are already sweeping along the windward side of the Taupō aerodrome.

– From the narration

Where it is strongest, little can be done. Only rain can end it.

– From the narration

As the fire sweeps on across mile after mile of drought-dried country comes the threat to huge areas of planted forests: thousands of acres of timber, that New Zealand, with a huge building programme can ill-afford to lose.

– From the narration