Tasmania's Overland Track closed due to nearby bushfire threat, affecting about 100 hikers. La pista Overland de Tasmania se cerró debido a la amenaza de incendios forestales cercanos, afectando a unos 100 excursionistas.

Tasmania's Overland Track, a popular 65km hiking trail, has been closed for three days due to a bushfire threat near Canning Peak on Cradle Mountain. La pista Overland Track de Tasmania, una popular ruta de senderismo de 65 kilómetros, ha estado cerrada durante tres días debido a una amenaza de incendio cerca de Canning Peak en Cradle Mountain. The fire, sparked by dry lightning, has prompted a Watch and Act alert for nearby areas. El fuego, provocado por un rayo seco, ha provocado una alerta de Vigilancia y Acto para las zonas cercanas. About 100 hikers have been turned away or redirected. Unos 100 excursionistas han sido rechazados o redirigidos. Full refunds are being provided to those affected, with plans to reopen the track if conditions allow. Se están proporcionando reembolsos completos a los afectados, con planes de reabrir la vía si las condiciones lo permiten.