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Major city fire engulfs waterfront businesses

Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours using Tamar River water due to low mains supply, with damages estimated at $5 million, Tasmania Police said.

Summary by The West Australian
Firefighters have been forced to draw water from a nearby river while fighting a massive blaze that destroyed two businesses and a warehouse in a city's marina.

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Sky turns red as inferno rips through city waterfront businesses

Crews fought for hours to contain a blaze causing an estimated $5 million in damage.

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Major city fire engulfs waterfront businesses

Firefighters have been forced to draw water from a nearby river while fighting a massive blaze that destroyed two businesses and a warehouse in a city's marina.

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Locals devastated as well-known businesses burnt to a shell

Two waterfront marine businesses in the heart of Launceston have been destroyed in a fire overnight, causing more than $5 million in damage, police say.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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