By Charlotte Webster-
Australian prime minister , Scott Morrison has announced former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin will lead a new National Bushfire Recovery Agency, which will focus on delivering income support, rebuilding infrastructure and providing mental health support.
Australia’s bush fires are causing ongoing harvoc, after burning millions of acres and destroying more than 1,000 homes in New South Wales alone.
About 20 people have died so far, and the level of human suffering there shocks all who have an image of the level of destitution facing thousands of residents in Australia. Many have been forced to flee their homes in the primary search for refuge, only to find that the major disaster is showing no signs of waning.
Latest reports from down under have tragically confirmed the death of a 47-year-old man caused by a heart attack whilst he was helping a friend prepare his Batlow property against fire. Over 35,000 people remain without power in that same area
NATIONAL BUSHFIRE RECOVERY AGENCY
Australian prime minister , Scott Morrison has also announced former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin will lead a new National Bushfire Recovery Agency, which will focus on delivering income support, rebuilding infrastructure and providing mental health support.
EVACUATION
In the last 24 hours, in Victoria, navy support, navy ships have evacuated 1,100 isolated persons from Mallacoota. The MV Sycamore also arrived iWestern Port this morning on the Mornington Peninsula with 61 evacuees and pets.
A 47-year-old man is reported to have suffered a heart attack and died helping a friend prepare his Batlow property against fire. Over 35,000 people remain without power in that same area
Climate change is being blamed for the disaster in many circles, many stressing the danger of ignoring campaigns to address climate change. Other observers believe the issue of bush fires has been there for years and can’t be blamed on climate change alone.
Droughts and rising sea levels also play a role. in producing hotter and drier conditions leading to fires of the apocalyptic type being witnessed today. The Australian bush fires are a reminder of the ever presence of natural disasters that still kill humanity today.
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