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Fire severely damages Hydro Tasmania’s Tungatinah Power Station

9/3/2026

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Hydro Tasmania reported a fire severely damaged the Tungatinah Power Station.
No employees or contractors were on site during the fire.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said Tasmania’s power supply remains stable.
The station supplies about 5 % of Tasmania’s electricity, according to CEO Rachel Watson.
Approximately 300 households in Tarraleah, Bradys Lake and Bronte Park lost power.

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Hydro Tasmania reported a fire severely damaged the Tungatinah Power Station.
No employees or contractors were on site during the fire.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said Tasmania’s power supply remains stable.
The station supplies about 5 % of Tasmania’s electricity, according to CEO Rachel Watson.
Approximately 300 households in Tarraleah, Bradys Lake and Bronte Park lost power.