Fire has gutted a major power station, leaving hundreds of homes without electricity.
Emergency services were called to Tungatinah Power Station at Tarraleah, in Tasmania’s central highlands region, before 9pm on Wednesday.
The 142.2 megawatt above-ground hydroelectric power station is one of 11 across the state and the second to be built at Tarraleah.
It took 25 emergency crews and 45 personnel hours to bring the blaze under control.
“The fire is currently contained but the damage is significant,” Premier Jeremy Rockliff told reporters on Thursday morning.
