Firefighters continue burn-offs
Firefighters continue burn-offs despite Hobart smoke concernsBy Bianca GurraUpdatedNovember 06, 2015 16:48:07 Firefighters are pushing ahead with a fuel reduction burn in Tasmania's south, despite concerns over the spread of smoke across greater Hobart.On Thursday, smoke from the burn-off at Orielton blanketed Hobart's CBD.Air particle concentration reached four times higher than the maximum limit under national air quality guidelines.Over the next week to 10 days, crews are hoping to reduce the bushfire risk in the Orielton region in anticipation of a busy summer season.Some residents in the immediate area said they were pleased about the burns going ahead, and felt safer.Dennis Turner ..>> view originalLIVE: Guptill falls just after tea
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Half centuries to Ben Dunk and Alex Doolan have strengthened Tasmania's footing on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.The Tigers reached 1-151 at tea on Friday at Bellerive Oval in a performance producing 2.5 runs an over.Doolan (74 not out) was the first to make 50, from 116 balls.His knock included eight boundaries, but he was lucky to get a start after being dropped at slip facing his fourth ball, delivered by Mark Steketee (0-31).WATCH: Highlights from the opening session in HobartDunk (75 not out) reached his half century from 140 balls. He earlier opened Tasmania's account with Dominic Michael (nought) after Tasmania won the toss and chose to bat.Micha..>> view originalBurn-off smoke blankets Hobart, asthmatics urged to take care - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Burn-off smoke blankets Hobart, asthmatics urged to take careUpdatedNovember 05, 2015 19:32:22 Smoke from a hazard-reduction burn has blanketed Hobart city, causing a health warning as the air quality plummets.A smoke alert has been issued for the burn-off of more than 300 hectares at Orielton, in Tasmania's south east.The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) did not issue a warning for several hours after the smoke became heavy.It is now urging people driving in the area to take care and said those with medical conditions should avoid the smoke.The TFS said it was not unusual for a hazard reduction burn to produce this much smoke.It said fire fighters made every effort to reduce the amount of sm..>> view originalWhite looking to the future
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Man seriously injured in gas bottle explosion in LauncestonUpdatedNovember 06, 2015 10:56:55 An exploding gas bottle has seriously injured a Tasmanian man and caused about $50,000 worth of damage to a unit in the Launceston suburb of Ravenswood last night.Police said the leaking bottle exploded about 10:00pm, damaging the roof, interior and front wall of the Blyth Street unit.The 44-year-old occupant was taken to the Launceston General Hospital suffering serious burns before being transferred to the Royal Hobart Hospital.The Fire Service said the incident was accidental.Topics:accidents,ravenswood-7250First postedNovember 06, 2015 09:21:44>> view original
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