SYDNEY: Offers of help and aid have poured in from around the world as Australia battles raging bushfires which have killed 181 people and destroyed entire towns, officials said Tuesday.
Close allies such as Britain, New Zealand and the United States have been joined by nations including Andorra, Brazil and Iran in offering their sympathies or assistance.
US President Barack Obama telephoned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to offer his condolences over the wildfires after holding the first press conference of his young presidency, the White House said.
"The president offered his prayers to the people of Australia and his condolences to the victims. The president asked if the US could provide assistance to the government and people of Australia to assist with the fire," said Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs.
Close allies such as Britain, New Zealand and the United States have been joined by nations including Andorra, Brazil and Iran in offering their sympathies or assistance.
US President Barack Obama telephoned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to offer his condolences over the wildfires after holding the first press conference of his young presidency, the White House said.
"The president offered his prayers to the people of Australia and his condolences to the victims. The president asked if the US could provide assistance to the government and people of Australia to assist with the fire," said Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs.
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