Ben gets the chance for a trip of a lifetime, when his mum is invited to attend a big UN-sponsored conference in Australia. In the midst of a summer drought, it's hot. And, it's dry. Drier than it's been for years. And, it only takes a spark to set off a fire...As world leaders gather and a student demo gathers pace, a small flame takes hold - and suddenly an unquenchable fire bursts into life and an inferno of flames up to l00 metres high tear through the streets, threatening homes and lives...