TFS remote firefighters won't be ready until December, but Parks and Wildlife are at the ready

Adam Holmes
Updated November 1 2019 - 3:20pm, first published 12:00pm
The TFS responded to 15 fires in the past 24 hours, including an uncontrolled fire north of Bothwell. Picture: TFS
The TFS responded to 15 fires in the past 24 hours, including an uncontrolled fire north of Bothwell. Picture: TFS

Tasmania Fire Service firefighters will be unable to battle remote area fires until at least December, but the state government believes Parks and Wildlife has the capacity to handle emergencies if they occur in November.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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