Up to 3,000 army reservists called up to assist bushfire effort

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced extra bushfire assistance, including use of army reservists, extra planes and the use of another naval vessel.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference on the governments' bushfire response at Parliament House in Canberra, Saturday, January 4, 2020. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced the ADF would play a greater role in bushfire recovery. Source: AAP

Up to 3,000 army reservists and an extra naval ship will join bushfire disaster and recovery efforts.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the extra bushfire assistance on Saturday afternoon as fire conditions deteriorate across Australia's south east.

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Published 5 January 2020 1:45pm

Updated 5 January 2020 1:48pm

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Source: AAP, SBS

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