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🔥 Helicopters are currently fighting a large fire at Bell Block beach. Residents in the area have received an…

🔥 Helicopters are currently fighting a large fire at Bell Block beach. Residents in the area have received an…
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

11 February 2026

FireFires Bell Block
Helicopters are fighting a large fire at Bell Block beach — residents have been told to stay indoors and close windows.

🔥 Helicopters are currently fighting a large fire at Bell Block beach. Residents in the area have received an emergency alert on their phones advising them to avoid the area, stay indoors, close all windows and await further instructions.

📸 Denis Wadsworth, Kaz Bruce

Fire Bell Block Beach Helicopter Emergency Alert

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