Awkward moment a firefighter refuses to shake hands with Scott Morrison

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The awkward moment a firefighter who reportedly lost his house in a deadly fire refusing to shake hands with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has been caught on camera.

The incident occurred during Mr Morrison’s visit to the decimated town of Cobargo in the state of New South Wales where fires killed local father and son Robert and Patrick Salway.

Angry residents in the town lashed out at the Prime Minister during his visit saying he was “not welcome” and a video has since emerged of a firefighter refusing to shake his hand.

The video shows Mr Morrison walking up to an unidentified fireman who was taking a break and attempting to shake his hand.

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