Fire destroys two marine businesses in Launceston, Tasmania, causing over $5 million in damage
A devastating fire overnight has resulted in the total destruction of two marine businesses along the waterfront in Launceston, Tasmania. The incident occurred around midnight, when emergency services received multiple calls reporting a fire at the Tamar Marine boating supplies store on West Tamar Road. The inferno caused over $5 million in damage, according to Tasmania Police. Upon arrival, the fire service noted that a significant portion of the Tamar Marine store was already engulfed in flames. Witnesses reported that flames billowed from the second storey of the building. Firefighters managed to control the blaze; however, the fire ultimately spread... [Continue Reading]
