Tasmanian bushfire aerial images show destruction at areas near Glen Huon, Geeveston, Castle Forbes Bay and Judbury
You’ve see the amazing photos, now there is new footage showing the devastating effects of the Riveaux Rd bushfire which hit the HuonValley. SEE THE VIDEO AND MEGA GALLERY
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THE destruction wrought by the Riveaux Road bushfires has been revealed in new photos captured by the Mercury and footage from the ABC.
The new aerial images and video reveal the devastating loss of some homes and just how close the blaze came to destroying more properties in the Huon Valley — particularly in areas near Glen Huon, Geeveston, Castle Forbes Bay and Judbury.
The images – in our mega gallery below – show damage at the Southwood veneer mill, the Tahune Airwalk and rugged wilderness areas.
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