Fire at Tasmania power station contained after overnight battle

A fire broke out at Tungatinah Power Station on Wednesday night. Crews contained it by Thursday morning with no injuries.

Why it mattersFires at power stations can affect electricity supply to a region. How much the station is damaged will show whether people lose power.

AustraliaTasmania relies on hydroelectric power; damage to Tungatinah could affect power availability to households and businesses depending on repair timeline.

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