Overview
- Fires, ignited by dry lightning strikes, have burned over 90,000 hectares, including world-heritage areas and parts of the Overland Track.
- Communities such as Zeehan, Corinna, and Granville Harbour remain under threat, with evacuation warnings and emergency alerts in place.
- Firefighters are working in remote and rugged terrain with support from interstate and New Zealand crews, utilizing over 30 aircraft and additional equipment.
- Authorities report significant damage to infrastructure, including a destroyed hut, damaged boardwalks, and Indigenous heritage sites potentially affected.
- Cooler weather and light rain have temporarily eased conditions, but strong winds and dry terrain continue to pose challenges for containment efforts.