Australian PM Scott Morrison apologises for taking holiday during bushfire crisis

Australian PM Scott Morrison apologises for taking holiday during bushfire crisis

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cut short a holiday in Hawaii, and apologised for taking a vacation as the country battles an unprecedented bushfire crisis. Public anger has risen after two volunteer firefighters were killed battling bushfires sweeping the east coast. Their truck was hit by a falling free on the front line. Mr Morrison issued a statement, saying he "deeply regretted any offence caused" by him taking a family holiday at this time. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook:   / channelnewsasia   Instagram:   / channelnewsasia   Twitter:   / channelnewsasia