Australia Bushfires Deathtoll reaches 173

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[THANATOS Wrote:.Spluff"]Actually, it's not a 'stay and defend' policy, it's a 'stay or leave early' policy. The problem that we are encountering is that people choose to stay, and then when the fire is only a few minutes away, change their mind and try to leave.

since i am aware of friends and coworkers who fought fires there, as well as exchange programs between us for training and support, i understand that there are a large number of firefighters that are volunteer. Resources just arent available for these massive outbreaks. The logistics are insane I'm sure.