Australian Prime Minister Morrison shortened a visit to the devastated town after people angrily questioned him about the government's response.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today visited the town of Cobargo in New South Wales (NSW), where the two died earlier this week and many lost their homes to wildfires. There, he was harshly criticized for his reaction to the disaster by the government.

"Why are only four fire engines protecting our town? Because our town doesn't have a lot of money but only a heart of gold, Prime Minister," a woman told Mr. Morrison.

Others followed the woman when the Prime Minister turned away, calling him a "fool" and not welcome. "You won't get any votes here. No votes for the Liberal party, get out of here right now," one man said.

Another woman tried to ask a question when the delegation accompanied the Prime Minister to leave. "What about the dead, Prime Minister? What about the people who have nowhere to live?" She said. The group continued to scold as the car carrying Mr. Morrison left.

Responding to the reporter later, the Australian Prime Minister said he could understand why people responded so. "They lost everything and faced very dangerous days ahead. My job is to make sure we stabilize everything in these very difficult days and support the states," said Morrison.

The wildfires since September have killed 18 people and destroyed more than 1,200 homes in NSW and neighboring Victoria. At least 17 people are still missing after the fires this week.

Thousands have fled the vast tourist resort of NSW. This is considered "the largest relocation from the region to date". The military is also preparing to evacuate part of the 4,000 people stranded by wildfires in Victoria.

NSW and Victoria governments today declared a state of emergency, allowing authorities to conduct forced evacuations, close routes and "whatever needs to be done to ensure safety for people and property." their". A navy ship arrived in the coastal town of Mallacoota in Victoria, preparing to evacuate its people.

Before criticizing policy on climate change, Mr. Morrison said that Australia is facing the challenges of "better than most countries" and fulfilling the international goals. The Prime Minister of Australia had previously been criticized for vacationing in Hawaii when the wildfire crisis worsened. The growing anger of the public made him finally cut short the trip.