Alleged arsonist charged over 11 fires across northern Tasmania
Authorities have been investigating a spate of fires spanning the region from Ulverstone to Perth in northern Tasmania. They have now charged a man in relation to 11 of them.
A 29-year-old man from Nile has been charged with arson and other offences following a series of 11 fires in northern Tasmania, according to Tasmania Police. The charges stem from a significant blaze that destroyed power poles and required the efforts of 20 fire crews to contain, reported earlier this year. This case is part of an ongoing investigation into a spate of deliberately lit fires between August 2025 and April 2026, stretching from Perth to Ulverstone.
Longford Police and the Tasmania Fire Service have been at the forefront of these investigations, focusing on fires in areas including Perth, Longford, Sassafras, Whitemore, and Breadalbane. The Breadalbane fire, which occurred on April 20, was particularly destructive, burning through thick gorse and vegetation along the Midland Highway, leading to power pole destruction and local power outages.
Inspector Craig Fox described the incident as significant, emphasizing the risk it posed to the public. Police are continuing their investigations into the other fires in the region, with the suspect set to appear in court on September 24.
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