Expert on wildfires

The Nelson region is dealing with the aftermath of the damaging wildfires that swept through the area this month. The annual average direct impact of rural fires on our economy is estimated at $67 million. So, we thought we'd take a look at the "nature" of wildfires and we have Grant Pearce as our Expert today. Grant is a fire scientist, based in Christchurch.

Fire scientists up close at the Port Hills Fire on the outskirts of Christchurch 2017

The aftermath of the Port Hills Fire which started in February 2017

Port Hills after the 2017 wildfire

Fire scientists studying the leftovers from the Port Hills Fire of 2017

Fire scientist Grant Pearce