Media release – Tasmanian Fire Service, 14 November 2023
Refreshed fire crews deployed to Dolphin Sands
Refreshed fire crews are being deployed at Dolphin Sands this morning, with the fire remaining at Watch and Act level after being downgraded from an Emergency Warning about 5:30pm yesterday.
TFS Operations Officer Kier Wilson said the fire was patrolled overnight, with favourable wind conditions occurring this morning.
“Yesterday we had ground crews with 15 trucks working to bring the fire under control, supported by five aircraft and two dozers,” he said.
“Today fresh crews are being deployed as we continue to work to make the area safe.”
“At this stage Dolphin Sands Road remains closed from near the intersection with Yellow Sandbanks Road.”
“Impact assessment teams have confirmed that two houses, two sheds and one car have been destroyed, with others impacted and some powerlines down.”
“Power was reinstated in the area yesterday evening, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.”
People are encouraged to stay informed and monitor conditions locally by visiting tasalert.com and listening to ABC Radio.
For road closures please keep up to date at: Community Alerts – Tasmania Police.
