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Massive fire tears through Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania

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Massive fire tears through Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania

A huge fire has broken out at a power station in Tasmania, with crews working into the night to contain the blaze.

The Tungatinah Power Station, located about two hours northwest of Hobart, went up in flames about 9pm on Wednesday.

Fire crews were on the scene into the night as they battled to control the blaze.

It was officially contained on Thursday morning, hours after the fire first broke out.

No injuries have been reported and emergency services remain on the scene.

“The extent of damage to the structure is unknown,” a Tasmania Fire Service statement read.

Originally published as Massive fire tears through Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania

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