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Australia bushfires: PM Morrison apologises for US holiday amid crisis

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for going on holiday in Hawaii this week while the nation’s bushfire crisis worsened.

Crews are battling over 100 fires amid a heatwave which has produced the nation’s two hottest days on record.

Two volunteer firefighters died in a road accident on Thursday while deployed to a huge blaze near Sydney.

Mr Morrison said he would end his leave early. His absence this week has drawn condemnation and protests.

“I deeply regret any offence caused to any of the many Australians affected by the terrible bushfires by my taking leave with family at this time,” he said on Friday.

Australia’s bushfire emergency has killed eight people, destroyed more than 700 houses and scorched millions of hectares since September.

Why were people angry with the PM?

Mr Morrison was widely criticised after reports emerged that he was away on unannounced leave and rumoured to be in Hawaii.

Phrases such as #WhereisScoMo, #WhereTheBloodyHellAreYou – a reference to a famous tourism campaign he once oversaw – and #FireMorrison quickly trended online.

A protester in Sydney holds up a sign outside the Prime Minister's home showing a picture of Scott Morrison and a message: "Where the Bloody Hell Are Ya?"

 

 

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