A weeklong state of emergency has been called in the Australian state of New South Wales as deadly wildfires continue to ravage communities, forcing thousands from their homes.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has criticized Morrison saying he's not listening to fire officials or climate scientists.
"No, you're an idiot mate. You really are," one man was heard shouting in the town of Cobargo, captured in video by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation."You won't be getting any votes around here buddy," another man said. The government has committed financial support of up to $4,200 for volunteer firefighters across the country to compensate for lost income during their service.
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