Frost, sleet and snow to bring new challenges for remote fire crews

Matt Dennien
Updated February 10 2019 - 5:35pm, first published 5:30pm
The Great Pine Tier fire near Reynolds Neck last Sunday. Picture: Supplied/TFS
The Great Pine Tier fire near Reynolds Neck last Sunday. Picture: Supplied/TFS

After dangerous fire conditions in late January eased into rain and cooler temperatures this week, fire crews battling some blazes still burning across the state are facing a new challenge: heavy frost, sleet and snow.

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Matt Dennien

Matt Dennien

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Matt Dennien is a journalist at The Examiner, based in Launceston. Contact him via email at matt.dennien@examiner.com.au, or more securely via Signal on +61 437 672 994.

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