Tasmanian Bushfires

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Bull Bottom, MATHINNA
Size : N/A

The fire is contained, there is some visible smoke in the immediate area.
 
Bathurst Street, HOBART

Community Information:
Aurora has reported power has been reinstated the surrounding businesses, as a result many of these businesses have re-opened and are operating. People are asked to follow the directions of emergency service staff on site and remain behind any barriers that are in place.
TFS will be in attendance until further notice.
Further business owner briefings may occur. Stay informed and monitor the TFS website and local media.
Please be mindful that machinery and emergency service vehicles will be operating in the area for the next several days and people should stay away from the immediate area. Updates on current road closures can be obtained from www.police.tas.gov.au.
Building owners affected by the fire, are ask to contact their insurance companies as soon as possible. Assistance for businesses can be provided through the Hobart City Council or the Hobart Chamber of Commerce via Bob Gozzi on 0417 399 800.
Business owners and employees who feel they've been affected and would like counselling assistance are urged to contact Lifeline on 13 11 44.
Affected businesses have been offered temporary free office accommodation, please contact Tim Lucas or David Rose from Sultan Holdings on 62311866.
People coming into the city today are asked to avoid the area.
TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
1 x MOBILE CANTEEN
Non-TFS Attending Resources:
Tasmania Police
Aurora Staff​
 
Barnbougle Road, BRIDPORT
Size: N/A


The fire is being patrolled at regular intervals by TFS crews.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling 000.
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Diogenies Road, STYX
Size: 6 ha

This small fire has been contained. FT units are patrolling and will continue as required.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling 000.
 
Bridport Road, CURRIES RIVER
Size: 140 ha

The fire is being patrolled at regular intervals by TFS crews.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling Triple zero (000).
 
Nettlefolds Road, HOLWELL
Size: 21 ha
TFS crews will continue to patrol.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling Triple Zero 000.
 
Speedwell Road, MONTUMANA
Size: 3400 ha

The fire remains contained with crews blacking out the edges.
There have been no escapes from the back burning operation in the SE corner.
There may be smoke from pockets of fire burning withing the burnt area.
Community Information:




Non-TFS Attending Resources:
37 Personnel,
12 light tankers ,
3 heavy tankers,
1 helicopter,
2 excavators,
1 dozer.​
 
West Calder Road, TAKONE​


Size: 5 ha

The fire is contained and will be patrolled at regular intervals by FT crews.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling triple zero (000).
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Bushfire Advice Message​


Stormlea Road, NUBEENA
201702​


Current from:22/01/2013 07:44 AM until: 24/01/2013 11:59 PM or further notice
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There is a small bushfire at Stormlea Road, NUBEENA .
There is no threat to communities. Fire-fighters are continuing to patrol the area and will respond to any activity of concern.
There may be smoke visible at times around the immediate vicincity .
What to do:
People traveling in the area should exercise caution if driving in smoke.
If you live in the area of the fire, stay informed in case conditions change by monitoring local radio stations & the Tasmania Fire Service Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au
 
Giblin River, SOUTHWEST
Size: 44,470 ha

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service continue to monitor the fire.
 
Dawson Road, LAKE REPULSE
Size: 11,620 Ha

Forestry Tasmania are continuing to black out edges and hot spots.
Parks and Wildlife remote area teams will continue to black out edges in the Broad River area.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling Triple Zero (000).
 
Bushfire Advice Message​


Inala Road, FORCETT
201651​


Current from:23/01/2013 06:20 PM until: 24/01/2013 11:59 PM or further notice
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There has been a large bushfire between Inala Road, FORCETT and TASMAN PENINSULA .
The fire danger rating in this area is forecast to be low-moderate today. Fire under these conditions can be controlled .
There is no immediate threat to communities.
This bushfire is currently being controlled.
There are smoldering trees and fuels within the burnt areas that are still producing smoke. Crews continue to patrol and extinguish hot spots, breaking up and rolling over smoldering trees, stumps and fallen debris. Smoke may be visible at times in the Kellervie, Bream Creek, Forestier Peninsula and the Pirates Bay areas.
People in areas affected by the fire must be watchful for falling trees and dangerous limbs.

Reported Road Closures : Nil at this stage.
Please check the Tasmania Police website for the latest road closure advice and drive with extreme care on all roads affected by this fire. www.police.tas.gov.au
What to do:
Check your bushfire plan now; well constructed and prepared homes are defendable in these conditions.
If you don’t have a bushfire plan or your plan is to leave, consider leaving the affected area for a relative or friends place if conditions worsen, only if the path is clear.
It is impotant that people in the fire affected areas continue to stay informed in case conditions change over the following days.
Please monitor ABC Local Radio & TFS Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au for ongoing information.
Community Information:
Tasman National Park - tracks have now re-opened, with the exception of walking tracks on the Tasman Peninsula between Dunalley south to Eaglehawk Neck which will remain closed until further notice. Lime Bay State Reserve and Remarkable Cave are open. Please refer to www.parks.tas.gov.au for further information.
Ensure you are wearing appropriate protective clothing if you are near damaged buildings as recommended by the Department of Premier and Cabinet - www.bushfirerecovery.tas.gov.au.
Aurora Energy and contracted crews continue to work on electricity infrastructure. Motorists should be aware that there may be traffic delays where works are being conducted.
 

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Cox Avenue, NEW NORFOLK
Size: 10 Ha
The fire is being patrolled at regular intervals by TFS crews.

If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling Triple Zero (000).
 
Davies Gully Road, FOUR MILE CREEK
Size : N/A

The fire is being patrolled at regular intervals by TFS crews.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling 000.
 
Dolphin Sands Road, SWANSEA
Size: N/A
This fire is blacked out within containment lines and the area will be patrolled today and overnight by local crews
 
Bond Tier Track, REDPA
Size: N/A

The fire is being patrolled at regular intervals by FT crews.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling
Triple Zero (000).
 
Arthurs Lake Road, ARTHURS LAKE
Size: N/A

A small fire at Tea Tree Bay which is being patrolled at regular intervals by TFS crews. The fire is burning within peat
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling triple zero (000).
 
Bull Bottom, MATHINNA
Size : N/A

The fire is contained, there is some visible smoke in the immediate area. FT crews are patrolling the fire
 
Diogenies Road, STYX
Size: 6 ha
This small fire has been contained. FT units are patrolling and will continue as required.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling 000.
 
Nettlefolds Road, HOLWELL
Size: 21 ha

TFS crews will continue to patrol.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling Triple Zero 000.
 
Speedwell Road, MONTUMANA
Size: 3400 ha

The fire remains contained with crews blacking out the edges.
There have been no escapes from the back burning operation in the SE corner.
There may be smoke from pockets of fire burning withing the burnt area.

Non-TFS Attending Resources:
34 Personnel,
15 light tankers ,
3 heavy tankers,
1 helicopter,
4 excavators,
1 dozer.
 
West Calder Road, TAKONE
Size: 5 ha

The fire is contained and will be patrolled at regular intervals by FT crews.
If there is any fire activity causing you concern please report it to the TFS by calling triple zero (000).
 
Bushfire Advice Message​


Interlaken Road, STEPPES
201736​


Current from:23/01/2013 04:16 PM until: 02/02/2013 11:59 PM or further notice
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There has been a large bushfire at Interlaken Road, STEPPES.
There is no threat to communities. Fire-fighters are continuing to patrol the area and will respond to any activity of concern.
There may be smoke visible at times around the immediate vicinity.
What to do:
People traveling in the area should exercise caution if driving in smoke.
If you live in the area of the fire, stay informed in case conditions change by monitoring local radio stations & the Tasmania Fire Service Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au
 
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