Facebook rumours quashed
Police are aware of rumours on social media sites of reports of bodies being removed from properties in fire affected areas. This information is NOT true.
Forcett fire – cause determined
The cause of the Forcett fire has been determined as accidental.
Fires update at 10am
About 65 personnel have conducted preliminary screening searches of 557 residential properties in the fire affected area, with no deceased people discovered at this stage.
Fire Charge – Repulse Bay
Police will proceed against a 31 year old man from New Norfolk in relation to an unattended campfire.
Police warn about under prepared vessels
Tasmania Police has warned that a number of well intentioned, but under-prepared, vessels are…
No reports of looting
Tasmania Police is aware of posts on social media sites that there has been an incident of…
Essential supply convoys
Tasmania Police has scheduled escorted convoys of essential supplies to the Tasman…
Fire Assistance Phone Numbers
The Bushfire Information Line (1800 567 567) provides current information on the bushfire situation.
Fires update at 10am
Police have conducted a preliminary screening search of 245 properties in Dunalley and to the north of the town, including 90 badly damaged or destroyed buildings.
Fires – registrations reminder
Tasmania Police continues to encourage people to register their details with the National Registration and Inquiry Service.