Published 13:56 IST, December 12th 2019
Australian PM Morrison admits climate change contributed to bushfires
The Australian PM for the first time has admitted that climate change played a major role in the catastrophic bushfire which has destroyed nearly every state.
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison for first time has reportedly mitted that climate change has played a major role in catastrophic bushfire which has destroyed nearly every state and territory. While talking to an international media outlet on December 12, Morrison said that re are many contributing factors that relate to se fires, but climate change along with many factors has contributed to bushfires. He furr ded that climate change is a global challenge and Australia is playing ir role as part of this challenge.
According to recent reports, smoke from raging Australian bushfires has spre across capital city. Several firefighters tried to control more than 140 blazes around city. According to wear forecast, Australia is facing most horrible fire season. scientists believe that among several reasons is prolonged droughts and climate change. residents of Canberra experienced town covered in smoke similar to situation in Sydney where people suffered from toxic air pollution for several weeks caused by bushfires in Australia. According to officials, shift in wear conditions helped firefighters in controlling several blazes of fire. Earlier, situation went out of control due to strong winds and high temperatures. Sydney occasionally witnesses ashes settling on ground.
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US and Cana extend support
On December 6, NSW Rural Fire Service spokesman Greg Allan reported that “Today (fire) crews will be doing what y can to consolidate and strengn containment lines, which in some areas will include backburning”. Bureau of Meteorology informed that, "in some cases just too big to put out at moment". department posted on Twitter.
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re are approximately 50 reinforcement teams from US and Cana that are extending ir support to firefighters. forces will provide logistical assistance. In Queensland, contingency forces will also help in managing fatigue among frontline firefighters. spokesperson of Queensland Fire and Emergency Service said, “We're just looking to wind down and recover and prepare for next round, whenever that may be”.
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13:38 IST, December 12th 2019