Soldiers standing by as fire threat looms

By Daniel McCulloch
Updated January 10 2020 - 2:28pm, first published 2:24pm
Scott Morrison says the Defence force is on standby for swift deployment to bushfire areas.
Scott Morrison says the Defence force is on standby for swift deployment to bushfire areas.

Defence personnel are ready to pounce on bushfire grounds as extreme conditions grip Victoria, NSW and the ACT.

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