Multiple bushfires ignited by dry lightning on Tasmania's west coast remain out of control, prompting authorities to close the popular Overland Track and issue warnings for several towns. Fire crews are battling 17 incidents, with firefighters and aircraft working to contain the blazes. The Overland Track closure affects approximately 100 walkers scheduled to depart on Wednesday. Residents are advised to expect increased smoke and monitor conditions closely.
Departures halted on popular walking trail and warnings issued for west coast towns as fires ignited by dry lightning remain out of controlFire crews are responding on the ground and in the air to 17 incidents on Tasmania’s west coast, with the Overland Track still closed after a dry lightning strike ignited a fire on Monday.
Weather conditions meant the fire had not progressed significantly overnight on Wednesday, Tasmania fire service deputy chief officer Matt Lowe said on Thursday. Anyone who had booked to walk the Overland Track during closure would be provided a full refund, Deka said.
FIRES TASMANIA WILDFIRE OVERLAND TRACK BUSHFIRES DRY LIGHTNING WEATHER CONDITIONS FIRE CREWS EMERGENCY WARNINGS
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