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Air tankers drop retardant west of Tharwa

A low-flying air tanker dropping fire retardant. Photo: Gary Hooker.

LARGE Air Tankers are in the throes of dropping fire retardant in the Punchbowl area to the west of Tharwa.

The aircraft will fly low over the village.

The ESA says this is a preventative measure that will further strengthen containment lines around properties in the area.

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