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Rotor Work 13th Nov 2014 01:40

Crop Duster on Fire at Bronte Park Tasmania
 
From todays Mercury.
Not much information 3.30am sounds a bit suspicious, the strip is beside the Lyell Highway.
Fly Safe
RW


Emergency services across state kept busy with overnight fires | The Mercury


At 3.30am, emergency services were notified of a crop duster on fire at Bronte Park, Tasmania
The machine was destroyed in the blaze.
Investigators are on-site assessing the cost of the damage and cause of the fire.

Update

A SUSPECTED overnight arson attack has caused about $150,000 to a light aircraft in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. OVERNIGHT FIRES KEEP SERVICES BUSY
Police say a passing motorist noticed the plane ablaze just before dawn today in a paddock on the Lyell Highway at Bronte Park.
The aircraft, used to drop fertiliser on surrounding farms, was being stored on the property overnight.
The Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch said the blaze was believed to have been deliberately lit and was now being investigated.
Anyone with information about the fire is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.







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Adsie 16th Nov 2014 08:07

Seems no one cares about the dustys ??

Aussie Bob 16th Nov 2014 09:41

I care, shame about another loss. Fordy's agwaggon I believe and if so I have about 40 hours in it. Fun to fly.

Adsie 17th Nov 2014 08:07

Well.......

You care Oz Bob


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