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Australian military establishes kitchen unit at bushfire

Screenshot from the ADF video belowThe Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established at least one mobile kitchen to feed personnel involved in providing assistance at bushfires.Here is the official description of the video, which is below:“The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing support to State and Territory agencies and local communities under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Three Joint Task Forces have been established to facilitate ADF support to emergency services in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The ADF is working alongside government and civilian agencies at all levels in support of the firefighting, relief and recovery effort by providing humanitarian, transport and other assistance such as aviation, route clearance, logistics, veterinary assistance, health services, engineering support, and accommodation.”[embedded content][embedded content]They are also using heavy equipment to help contain bushfires.#YourADF has established fire breaks near South Canberra in accordance with @ACT_ESA’s intent to prepare & defend against the Orroral Valley Fire. In NSW, 24km of tracks have been cleared within Bago State Forest & road clearance continues around Colo Heights. #OpBushfireAssist pic.twitter.com/Z7PsgXV8ST— Defence Australia (@DeptDefence) February 5, 2020
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Author: Bill Gabbert
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