Severe bushfires are raging on Tasmania's west coast, forcing evacuations and cutting power to numerous communities. Residents are grappling with the threat of the advancing flames, relying on generators for water and bracing for potential shelter in place orders. Fire authorities are working tirelessly to contain the blazes, with the support of interstate firefighters. The situation is evolving rapidly, with assessments underway to determine when residents can safely return to affected areas.
Firefighters are continuing to tackle several bushfires threatening towns and burning through tens of thousands of hectares on Tasmania 's west coast.There's currently a prepare to shelter warning for the area, with authorities warning people had to have left by 10am.
Jason King, the head of Network Ops at TasNetworks, spoke on ABC Mornings, saying about 71 homes and businesses were without power:So the one that's affecting customers at the moment with. At this stage, we can't get in there and those customers have been off because of it. "The mood was very calm we had a number of residents that seeked some support. The dynamic really is a changing circumstance.
It's expected it'll hold up to 150 firefighters and include tents, kitchens and other amenities for the tired firefighters out on the West Coast.Larry Cuevas, from the Central Hotel in Zeehan, said some residents evacuated to Queenstown yesterday but it was looking a lot better in Zeehan today."A lot of people did go to Queenstown a lot of people stayed back to defend their home.
from the Tasmania Fire Service was on ABC Breakfast giving an update about the fires and what happened overnight."We will be doing another mapping run which will see that increase as well.". So we've just put a message out, anyone who wants to leave that area to do so before 10am."
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