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Work continues to protect assets near Fingal fires, including exposed coal seam and national park

Adam Holmes
Updated January 6 2020 - 2:25pm, first published 11:00am
Night duty brigades fight the fire at Mount Malcolm, to the south-east of Fingal, burning towards the Douglas-Apsley National Park. Picture: Andrew Taylor
Night duty brigades fight the fire at Mount Malcolm, to the south-east of Fingal, burning towards the Douglas-Apsley National Park. Picture: Andrew Taylor

A bushfire north of Fingal has burnt within 500 metres of an exposed coal seam, however fire authorities are confident of carrying out required asset protection measures should it flare up again.

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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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