Hazardous Material Watch & Act - Stone Quarry Bay Foreshore and Victoria St, George Town

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** UPDATE - 18/12/2025 1:00pm - This warning is no longer current. For a list of current warnings please visit TasAlert.com. **

 

Hazardous Material Watch & Act - Stone Quarry Bay Foreshore and Victoria St, George Town - Stay indoors

Tasmania Fire Service is attending a formic acid hazardous material incident at Stone Quarry Bay Foreshore, Victoria St from Franklin St to the Foreshore, and Thompson Av.

Exposure to this material will present an immediate danger to people in the Stone Quarry Bay Foreshore, Victoria St from Franklin St to the Foreshore, and Thompson Av area.
What to do:
Stay indoors, close all doors, windows, and vents, and turn air conditioners to recirculate or off.
If you are away from home, do not try to return to the area.
Non-residents should stay away from the affected areas.
Monitor ABC Local Radio and visit tasalert.com for further information.

Community Information:
For information on current road closures, visit the Tasmania Police website: police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/

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