Australian PM Scott Morrison says bushfires could continue for months

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned that crisis due to catastrophic bushfires are t over and might go on for months. Speaking to reporters on January 5, Morrison said that Tasmania and Victoria witness more difficult season in January and February so re is still a long way to go. “And sly re will still be more cost that will be incurred as a result of devastating impacts,” said Prime Minister.

Morrison has been facing heat for t doing eugh to control bushfire which has claimed at least 24 lives since September. He was also criticised for spending time in Hawaii with his family for holidays while firefighters were facing severe challenges to douse dely fire.

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$2 billion for recovery fund

Australian Prime Minister has anunced establishment of a national bushfire recovery fund with an initial $2 billion. fund will be used to coordinate a national response to rebuild communities and livelihoods in aftermath of a catastrophic bushfire. Morrison said that initial fund is to ensure support to families, farmers and business owners hit by bushfires.

“It’s a long ro ahe and we will be with se communities every step of way as y rebuild,” said Morrison. “ ncy will ensure work of state and territory governments is being supported and act as a ‘one stop shop’ central team to coordinate response. We will do whatever it takes,” said Prime Minister in a statement. 

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Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Manment suggested a localised solution to prevent bushfires in areas like Kangaroo Island, Mallacoota, and Stanfield. David Littleproud said that re is a need to get local communities back on ir feet, ding that huge numbers of native species have been lost in fire.

“So I say to every Australian, you must have your plan, you must enact on that plan, you must listen to those brave men and women, those emergency service personnel when y give you direction,” urged minister.

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