Inside the firestorm
FIRST ON 7: A camera mounted inside a family’s car has given an extraordinary insight into their desperation, fleeing the Port Stephens fire.
Meanwhile, another camera on an RFS volunteer records the battle to save their property.
Fire was threatening to destroy the family's home and, in the confusion, it was difficult to find the most direct route to safety.
With visibility dangerously low the father had the presence of mind to turn on his headlights.
The extraordinary, and frightening ordeal was recorded on dash-cam and on a go-pro camera attached to a fireman's helmet.
The Booth family returned today; their house has been saved and a pet lost - but it will be a long time before their nightmare is forgotten.
