Man injured in fire at Adams Distillery in northern Tasmania

A man has been airlifted 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 at about 10:30am.

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.