In a dystopian Australia, where global warming has caused a permanent drought, the fire department plays a crucial role in coordinating emergency services. When a storm threatens the suburbs of Sydney, Fire Coordinator David Langmore is given emergency powers. However, the city's water supply is insufficient, and a power outage ensues, leaving everything in disarray. Amidst the chaos, a TV reporter uncovers a corrupt deal between the state's Prime Minister, Angela Boardman, and the power company.
Scorched
In a ravaged world plagued by severe droughts and devastating wildfires, the once-thriving metropolis has been transformed into a barren and desolate landscape.