Tasmania Bushfires: Two Homes Lost, Community Resilience
Update: 2025-12-10
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Tasmanias northeast coast is grappling with a severe bushfire near Saint Helens, which has already destroyed two homes and several outbuildings. The fire, which started on Tuesday, posed an emergency threat, but no injuries have been reported. The Tasmania Fire Service has requested aerial assistance, with four water bombers currently in action. However, more resources are needed due to the extensive fire area. Meanwhile, residents in Dolphin Sands are assessing damage from a separate fire that destroyed nineteen homes and damaged fourteen others. The situation near Saint Helens has improved with favorable weather, but residents may not be able to return soon due to downed power lines and unstable trees. Despite significant losses, the community remains resilient, with a determination to rebuild and move forward.
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