Defence Force reservists will be deployed to fire zones across Australia for the first time in history as the government in damage control steps up the national response to the bushfire crisis.
HMAS Adelaide will be deployed, and new aerial water bombers are on the way. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday “the Adelaide is fully equipped for disaster relief and humanitarian aid.” “Today’s decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea.
“It is to move in and to move forward, particularly in areas that have been devastated by fire.” Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said “reservists who are called out will be placed on compulsory full-time service for the duration of the call-out order”. Defence bases from Brisbane to Adelaide will be transformed into accommodation for displaced residents. Image: Twitter / @lindareynoldswa
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