Australia's aerial firefighting fleet is being expanded to include planes that can respond not just to fires but to other disasters, such as floods and major storms.
It comes as longer and overlapping fire seasons are placing greater pressure on the country's existing fleet.
The recent federal budget included an extra $35 million to source more multi-use aircraft, while a national audit is underway to ensure Australia has the capacity to meet building demand.
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