Overland Track closed and bushwalkers told to evacuate as fire started by dry lightning gets within 5km
Walkers scheduled to depart today have been stopped, and those on the track have been instructed to return to Cradle Valley ...
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Globally Popular Overland Walking Track in Tasmania National Park Evacuated and Closed Due to Intense and Rapidly Growing Bushfires
Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness Area and its ancient Huon pine trees are under threat as 17 rapidly growing bushfires have consumed approximately 10,800 hectares on Tasmania’s west coast after a ...
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Fire stops walkers in their tracks, others sent back to Cradle Valley
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service has closed the Overland Track due to a fire about five kilometres south-west of Pelion West at Canning Peak.
Bushfire outbreak hits popular walking track
A bushfire outbreak triggered by dry lightning is threatening a popular walking track, as firefighters battle ‘challenging’ ...
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Walkers forced to leave as fire threat closes Tasmania’s Overland Track
Tasmania’s Overland Track has been closed to all walkers as an out-of-control bushfire travels towards it. A blaze that ...