The Liberal Government will stand side by side with the King Island community in the wake of the devastating fire overnight.
We would like to thank and commend the Tasmanian Fire Service volunteers who responded swiftly and appropriately to the incident.
We would also commend the work of the State Emergency Service's volunteers and Tasmania Police who assisted, and the Tasmanian Ambulance Service who also responded.
Fortunately no lives were lost and there are no reported injuries, however initial reports suggest the pharmacy, newsagency, a private residence and other businesses were significantly damaged.
King Island is a tight-knit community and there is no doubt the loss of its pharmacy and newsagency will create significant concern in the community.
THO North West is already working with the local pharmacist and doctors to ensure the continuation of the important service for the King Island community.
Discussions are also underway to ensure a long term solution is found as soon as possible
King Island is also a resilient community and we want to assure islanders that we will do everything we can to support them.
Roger Jaensch, on behalf of the State Government and Liberal Members for Braddon, will fly to King Island on Tuesday to meet with the community and Local Government.