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William Ton

Bushfire threat shuts down popular bushwalking trail

A popular walking trail in Tasmania has been closed as authorities battle a major bushfire. (Tasmania Fire Service/AAP PHOTOS)

Bushwalkers are being turned away from one of Tasmania's most popular hiking trails as a significant bushfire threatens the landscape.

Tasmanian authorities have closed the Overland Track for the next three days due to a fire about 5km southwest of Pelion West at Canning Peak on Cradle Mountain the state's west.

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