PBS News Hour

How Australia is fighting fires while also mounting recovery

As devastating bushfires continue to burn across Australia, how is the country’s government responding? William Brangham speaks with David Littleproud, Australia’s minister for natural disaster and emergency management, about fighting fires while also embarking upon a recovery effort, whether the country has enough personnel and equipment and how it's preparing for hotter, longer fire seasons.

How Australia is fighting fires while also mounting recovery

6m 13s

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