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Ethan James

Weather helps firefighters tame destructive blaze

Fresh crews were brought in to battle a bushfire that destroyed homes on Tasmania's east coast. (HANDOUT/TASMANIA FIRE SERVICE)

A bushfire that destroyed homes and properties on Tasmania's east coast has been contained in more favourable weather. 

The blaze, which sparked on Sunday night at Dolphin Sands, prompted several emergency warnings and forced residents to shelter at a boat ramp. 

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