An unknown number of wildlife are believed to have lost their lives in the Dolphin Sands bushfire on Tasmania’s east coast. Heartbreaking images from inside the evacuation area show animals that were desperate to escape the inferno clinging to trees. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary say most animals that become stuck in a hot bushfire are simply ‘unable […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 4:50pm4pm, 13 November: The Dolphin Sands bushfire has now burnt over 220 hectares and remains ‘out of control’, TFS Incident Controller Scott Vinen says. “Changing weather conditions have seen the western side of the fire (near Yellow Sand Banks Road) return to an Emergency Warning level this afternoon,” Vinen said. Ground crews, 5 aircraft and two bulldozers are […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 1:50pmWill Coats has been elected as the latest Hobart City Councillor following the resignation of Simon Behrakis. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission completed the recount, of which 18 eligible candidates nominated for, on Monday afternoon. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds congratulated Coats on his return to council and said she was looking forward to working with him “for the […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 1:30pmTwo homes, one shed and a car have been destroyed by a bushfire that is currently burning at Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast – and firefighters expect to find ‘other impacted structures’ this afternoon. Acting Chief Officer at the Tasmania Fire Service Jeremy Smith said investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze, as well […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 12:15pmA cloud ‘perfectly shaped as a UFO’ has been spotted in the sky above Southern Tasmania, but weather experts say it’s not a sign of visitors from outer space. This phenomenon, known as lenticular clouds, occurs when the air moves in a wave-like motion near the base of mountains. Meteorologist Michael Conway has previously told Pulse the […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 11:30amThis was the intense bushfire scene in Dolphin Sands shortly before 4am on Monday morning, where 24 people were escorted to safety.
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 9:30amUPDATED 11AM: Two homes, one shed and a car have been destroyed by a bushfire that is currently burning at Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast – and firefighters expect to find ‘other impacted structures’ this afternoon. Acting Chief Officer at the Tasmania Fire Service Jeremy Smith said investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze, as […]
Mon Nov 13, 2023 - 6:01amUPDATE – Monday: The fire remains at emergency warning level. Several homes are now confirmed to have been destroyed. Click here to read the latest. EARLIER – Sunday: Emergency responders report that several properties have been impacted by the fire, but the extent of damage is not yet known. Tasmania Police drones are being deployed […]
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 7:10pmSearch and rescue teams have made the ‘difficult decision’ to suspend the search for a 22-year-old missing Burnie swimmer. Authorities say the woman, who had a disability which may have affected her ability to swim, “could not have survived” after she disappeared in a rip around 2pm on Saturday. “Significant and intense search efforts by all involved […]
Sun Nov 12, 2023 - 5:49pmA suspected gas leak has shut multiple Kingston fast food outlets tonight as emergency services work to secure the scene. KFC Westside Circle is currently closed due to the “hazardous material incident”, with Hungry Jacks and McDonalds also impacted. The Tasmania Fire Service ask people to “avoid the area” as “exposure to this material may […]
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