A man has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a fire at a whisky distillery in Tasmania’s north.
Multiple fire crews are trying to control the blaze at Adams Distillery at Perth, near Launceston.
The blaze is believed to have started in a barrel-making area about 10.30am on Tuesday.
Police said it was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived.
The man’s injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.
Motorists and pedestrians have been asked to avoid the area.
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