Australian forest fire threatens to increase damage Rescue and firefighting activities strengthened January 5 at 6:25
In Australia, where forest fires continue, the number of casualties has risen to 23, and Prime Minister Morrison has added more military vessels and helicopters to rescue and extinguish the population, saying the damage could continue to increase. I made it clear.
In Australia, forest fires have been occurring one after another due to drying of the air, mainly in the southeastern region. Since September last year, 23 people have been killed and more than 1,500 houses have been burnt down.
Higher temperatures and strong winds have intensified fires in the southeastern states of New South Wales and neighboring Victoria, where states of emergency have been declared, calling on residents and tourists to evacuate in multiple areas. Was.
In response to the situation, Prime Minister Morrison held a press conference on April 4 and reported that firefighting activities could not catch up and the damage could continue to increase, and additional military ships and helicopters to rescue residents and fight fires were added and spared. Revealed that it would mobilize 3,000 soldiers.
Mr Morrison has also announced that he will postpone his visit to Japan and India in the middle of this month to prioritize the response to forest fires.