Tasmanian Bushfires

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Shaw Street, LEFROY
203109​

Current from:07/02/2013 07:53 PM until: 09/02/2013 11:59 PM or further notice
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There is a large bushfire at Shaw Street, LEFROY .
There is no threat to communities.
There may be smoke and ash from this fire visible around Lefroy township and properties south east of Lefroy on the Bridport Rd
Reported Road Closures : Bridport Road between Lefroy Road and Troopers Track
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

Community Information:
Crews have contained the fire on the southern side of Bridport road. TFS crews are currently using heavy machinery to contain the remaining fire on the northern side of Bridport road. Fire crews will continue to work on the containment lines tomorrow. The fire will be monitored overnight. Aurora crews have removed power lines from across the road, repairs will commence tomorrow.

TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
2 x HEAVY TANKER
3 x LIGHT TANKER
1 x MEDIUM TANKER
1 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
1 x UTILITY
Resources Mobilised:
1 x MEDIUM TANKER​

 

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Bushfire Watch & Act Message​

Glen Dhu Road, MOLESWORTH
203055​

Current from:08/02/2013 05:33 PM until: 08/02/2013 09:59 PM or further notice
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There is a large bushfire at Glen Dhu Road, MOLESWORTH .
The fire danger rating in this area is very high . Fire under these conditions can be uncontrollable and unpredictable .
This fire may affect the communities of Valley Road, Myrtle Forest Road, Fehlbergs Road, Old Springdale Road, Springdale Road and Fairy Glen Road .
This bushfire is currently not controlled.
This bushfire may create spot-fires ahead of the main fire. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
There may be embers, smoke and ash falling on Ringwood Road, Ironstone Gully, Suhrs Road, Molesworth, Glenlusk and Collinsvale..
Reported Road Closures: Collins Cap Road from the junction of Tubbs Road to the junction of Springdale Road is closed to all traffic, except emergency services. Glen Dhu Road, Molesworth Road, Tubbs Road and Wyre Forest Road are closed to the public (excepting residents).
For up to date information on road closures for this fire refer to Tasmania Police website at Road and Park Closures - Collinsvale Area.
What to do:
Activate your Bushfire Suvival Plan now.
If your home is well constructed, prepared and actively defended, it may provide shelter.
If you don’t have a Bushfire Survival Plan or your plan is to leave - leave now only if the path is clear.
There is a Community Fire Refuge at 'Carinya ' behind the New Norfolk High School, 103 Blair Street.
There are also Nearby Safer Places identified at Collinsvale War Memorial Hall at 14 Halls Road and Malbina Cemetery at 100 Molesworth Road.
If you are away from home: Do not try to return as the roads in this area could be highly dangerous.
Non residents should stay away from the affected areas.
Monitor ABC Local Radio & TFS Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au for further instructions
Community Information:
Schools still closed due to bushfire risk:
Collinsvale Primary School and Molesworth Primary Schools are expected to re-open on Tuesday (12 February).
Closure of Wellington Park walking tracks and trails
The Wellington Park Management Trust has closed the following tracks and trails in Wellington Park: Collins Cap fire trail, Collins Cap Track, Myrtle Forest Track, Collins Bonnet Track, Jefferys Track, Big Bend fire trail, Myrtle Forest picnic area, Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park and North South Track (north of the junction with Old Hobartians Track). For up to date information on track and trail closures refer to Wellington Park website.

TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
6 x HEAVY TANKER
7 x LIGHT TANKER
7 x MEDIUM TANKER
4 x TFS
3 x CAR
8 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
2 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
Resources Mobilised:
2 x LIGHT TANKER
1 x MEDIUM TANKER
1 x MECH SERVICE VAN
1 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
Non-TFS Attending Resources:
12 x PWS remote personnel​

 

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Braeside Road, FRANKLIN
203114​

Current from:08/02/2013 05:07 PM until: 09/02/2013 10:00 AM or further notice
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There is a small bushfire burning between Braeside Road and Fleurtys Road, FRANKLIN .
The fire danger rating in this area is forecast to be high . Fire under these conditions can be controlled .
This fire may affect the communities of Huon Highway, Castle Forbes Road and Fleurtys Road to the south of Franklin
There is no immediate threat to communities.
This bushfire is currently being controlled.
There may be smoke and ash falling on communities south of Franklin and Castle Forbes Bay.
Reported Road Closures : Braeside Road at Franklin is now open, but access is restricted to residents only
Traffic is now flowing on the Huon Highway. Motorists are asked to reduce their speed to 60 km/hour, ensure there are three car lengths between each vehicle and have their headlights on.
For up to date information on road closures refer to Tasmania Police webside on www.police.tas.gov.au
What to do:
Check your Bushfire Survival Plan now; well constructed and prepared homes are defendable in these conditions.
If you don’t have a Bushfire Survival 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.

Unless you are a resident or have urgent business, consider avoiding travel in this area.
Stay informed in case conditions change.
Monitor ABC Local Radio & TFS Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au for further information.

TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
1 x LIGHT TANKER
1 x MEDIUM TANKER​

 

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Bushfire Watch & Act Message​

Glen Dhu Road, MOLESWORTH
203055​

Current from:09/02/2013 06:50 PM until: 10/02/2013 10:00 AM or further notice
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There is a large bushfire at Glen Dhu Road, MOLESWORTH .
The fire danger rating in this area is forecast to be high tomorrow. Fire under these conditions can be uncontrollable and unpredictable .
This fire may affect the communities of Ironstone Gully, Ringwood Road, Mount Hull Road, Collins Road, Suhrs Road, Valley Road, Myrtle Forest Road, Fehlbergs Road, Old Springdale Road, Springdale Road and Fairy Glen Road .
This bushfire is currently not controlled.
This bushfire may create spot-fires ahead of the main fire. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
There may be embers, smoke and ash falling on Ringwood Road, Ironstone Gully, Suhrs Road, Glenlusk, Collinsvale and Mount Wellington areas.
Roads may be affected by smoke and motorists are advised to drive carefully and turn on headlights.
Reported Road Closures: Pinnacle Road is closed from Bracken Lane overnight due to heavy smoke, however will reopen at 8am tomorrow (Sunday 10 February). Mount Hull Road at the junction of Collins Cap Road is closed to the public (excepting residents). Collins Cap Road from the junction of Tubbs Road to the junction of Springdale Road is closed to all traffic, except emergency services. Glen Dhu Road, Molesworth Road, Tubbs Road and Wyre Forest Road are closed to the public (excepting residents).
For up to date information on road closures for this fire refer to Tasmania Police website at Road and Park Closures - Collinsvale Area.
What to do:
Activate your Bushfire Suvival Plan now.
If your home is well constructed, prepared and actively defended, it may provide shelter.
If you don’t have a Bushfire Survival Plan or your plan is to leave - leave now only if the path is clear.
There is a Community Fire Refuge at 'Carinya ' behind the New Norfolk High School, 103 Blair Street.
There are also Nearby Safer Places identified at Collinsvale War Memorial Hall at 14 Halls Road and Malbina Cemetery at 100 Molesworth Road.
If you are away from home: Do not try to return as the roads in this area could be highly dangerous.
Non residents should stay away from the affected areas.
Monitor ABC Local Radio & TFS Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au for further instructions.

Community Information:
The main fire activity is in the south west to southern area around Ringwood Trail to East-West Trail through to Collins Bonnet in very steep and inaccessible terrain. The fire in this area is issuing a considerable amount of smoke and may be causing embers, smoke and ash to be falling in many areas around greater Hobart.
There is active fire around Collins Cap Road with the junction of Suhrs Road. This is not causing immediate threat to residents but residents need to remain vigilant.
Forestry Tasmania and Parks and Wildlife Service crews are working on the northern end of the fire around the bottom of Glen Dhu Road and Transend Transmission Lines near Malbina.
Crews with the assistance of machinery are working on the fire edge around the Ironstone Gully, Ringwood Road and Ringwood Trail area. Crews are also undertaking property protection at the bottom of Ringwood Trail.
Advice to Glen Dhu Road residentsGlen Dhu Road is open to residents, but closed to the public. Residents who are within this area need to be cautious of falling trees and branches and Aurora crews who are working within this area. There is still fire activity in this area with crews deployed to continue extinguishing and blackening out any fire edges. If there is any fire activity causing concern to these residents call Triple Zero ‘000’.

Closure of Wellington Park walking tracks and trails
The Wellington Park Management Trust has closed all tracks and trails leading to the Mount Wellington summit including Collins Cap fire trail, Collins Cap Track, East-West fire trail, Montrose fire trail, Myrtle Forest Track, Collins Bonnet Track, Jefferys Track, Mountain River Trail, Big Bend fire trail, Old Montagu fire trail, Thark Ridge Route, Myrtle Forest picnic area and North-South Track (the sections north of the junction with Old Hobartians Track). For up to date information on track and trail closures refer to Wellington Park website.

TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
10 x LIGHT TANKER
5 x HEAVY TANKER
5 x MEDIUM TANKER
2 x TFS
2 x CAR
4 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
1 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
2 x ROTARY WING: MEDIUM
Resources Mobilised:
1 x HEAVY TANKER
3 x LIGHT TANKER
4 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
1 x MECH SERVICE VAN
1 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
Non-TFS Attending Resources:
12 x PWS remote personnel​

 

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09/02/2013
There is currently significant smoke and haze around Hobart and surrounding suburbs, particularly the southern areas near Kingborough and the Huon Valley.

This smoke is originating from the bushfire at Molesworth and is being driven by high winds around Hobart.

Additionally, Smoke will be experienced around Bicheno and surrounding areas as a result of the Fingal Valley fire burning in and around the Douglas Apsley National Park.

There is no need for residents in these areas to be alarmed. Significant smoke is likely to be visible in these for several days and the smoke will increase in the afternoon as fires become more active. No property is under direct threat at this stage.

Pinnacle Road is now closed from Bracken Lane due to heavy smoke. This is a precaution only and it is not envisaged that the fire will impact on this area in the foreseeable future.

Residents affected by the smoke should remain indoors, for further information on smoke and Asthma contact the Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130 or visit the web site http://www.asthmatas.org.au/ or contact your local doctor.

If you have concerns about the health impacts of smoke, please contact the Department of Health and Human Services on 1800 671 738 (DHHS Environmental Health) or visit the website at http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/peh/alerts/air.

For information on the current bushfire situation visit the TFS website at
www.fire.tas.gov.au. or listen to local radio.
People suffering a life threatening emergency in relation to respiratory distress should contact Ambulance Tasmania via ‘000’.
http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colMediaReleases

 

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09/02/2013
Firefighters continue to battle bushfires burning in the Molesworth and Fingal Valley areas. These fires are burning in largely inaccessible areas surrounded by mountainous and extremely difficult terrain. It is likely that these fires will burn for up to another week before they can be contained.

“People living in bushfire prone areas, including those living on the city fringes of Glenorchy and Hobart, need to remain vigilant and be very much aware of what is going on around them”, TFS Chief Officer Mike Brown said.
“People need to be prepared to act quickly and all family members need to be familiar with their Bushfire Survival Plan and know exactly what they will do should a bushfire impact on their property”.
Land owners also need to prepare a plan on how they will move stock and animals including family pets if a bushfire threatens.

As a result of the ongoing fire situation, Tasmania Fire Service has welcomed and accepted offers of firefighting assistance from interstate authorities. This will be in the form of personnel and will give some Firefighters and Incident Management Teams (IMT) the chance to have a break, as well as boosting firefighting numbers where needed.

TFS Chief Officer Mike Brown said “Tasmanian Firefighters have had a long record of providing assistance interstate and internationally over the years and our peoples skills and capabilities are highly regarded. I have been contacted by many of my counterparts across the country.
The following are confirmed interstate deployment numbers coming to Tasmania;
6 Staging area staff from Victoria State Emergency Service; and
12 IMT support staff from New South Wales Rural Fire Service

“The potential for further requests for assistance will be considered later this week” TFS Chief Officer Mike Brown added.

http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colMediaReleases

 

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Community Bushfire Information Sessions
09/02/2013
Bushfire agency staff along with local council representatives will be available to give an update on the current and predicted bushfire situation. These forums will be held in the following locations;

Collinsvale - Collinsvale Memorial Hall, 14 Hall Street Collinsvale
Sunday 10 January 2013 commencing at 10.00am

Molesworth – Derwent Valley Sports Centre, Derwent Terrace, New Norfolk (behind the Boyer Oval) – Sunday 10 January 2013 commencing at 1.00pm

Bicheno Memorial Hall, Burgess Street, Bicheno (opposite the School).
Sunday 10 January 2013 commencing at 2.00pm

Mountain River – Mountain River Community Hall, 263 Mountain River Road –
Sunday 10 January 2013 commencing at 3.00pm

Fern Tree – will occur on Monday – details TBC

http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colMediaReleases

 

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Bushfire Watch & Act Message​

Glen Dhu Road, MOLESWORTH
203055​

Current from:10/02/2013 07:11 PM until: 10/02/2013 11:59 PM or further notice
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There is a large bushfire at Glen Dhu Road, MOLESWORTH .
The fire danger rating in this area is high . Fire under these conditions can be uncontrollable and unpredictable .
This fire may affect the communities of Suhrs Road, Myrtle Forest Road, Springdale Road, Old Springdale Road, Fehlbergs Road, Valley Road, Fairy Glen Road, Mount Hull Road, Collins Cap Road, Ironstone Gully, and Ringwood Road
This bushfire is currently not controlled.
This bushfire may create spot-fires ahead of the main fire. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
There may be smoke and ash falling on communities to the northwest of the fire at Ringwood Road, and Ironstone Gully Road. There may also be smoke and ash falling on communities from the south-east edge of the fire including Suhrs Road, Glenlusk, Collinsvale.
Roads may be affected by smoke and motorists are advised to drive carefully and turn on headlights.
Reported Road Closures: Ringwood Road is closed to the public (excepting residents).
For up to date information on road closures for this fire refer to Tasmania Police website at Road and Park Closures - Collinsvale area.
What to do:
Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan now
If your home is well constructed, prepared and actively defended, it may provide shelter. If you don’t have a Bushfire Suvival Plan or your plan is to leave – leave now only if the path is clear.
There is a Community Fire Refuge at 'Carinya ' behind the New Norfolk High School, 103 Blair Street.
There are also Nearby Safer Places identified at Collinsvale War Memorial Hall at 14 Hall Road and Malbina Cemetery at 100 Molesworth Road.
If you are away from home: Do not try to return to your home as the roads in this area could be highly dangerous.
Non residents should stay away from the affected areas.
Monitor ABC Local Radio & TFS Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au for further instructions
Community Information:
The main fire activity is on the western edge of the fire just south of Ringwood Road. There is also activity on the south-eastern edge to the north of the East-West Trail through to Collins Bonnet in very steep and inaccessible terrain.
Communities will be affected by variable smoke conditions overnight due to expected wind changes of approximately 360 degrees with speeds of 5 km/hr and gusts up to 10 km/hr.
During the evening smoke may impact on Lachlan and New Norfolk with winds out of the south-east and a change around 1.00 am to the north-north-east driving smoke to the Huon Valley. Winds are then expected to change again around 4.00 am to north-westerlies with smoke and ash falling on the Northern Suburbs and Mount Wellington. Winds will change once more around 7.00 am to west with smoke and ash falling on Collinsvale and Glenlusk. Winds are expected to stay out of the west and west-north-west for the remainder of the morning which will have smoke over Mt Wellington and the Hobart City area.
Crews tomorrow, with the assistance of machinery, will be working on the fire edge around the Ironstone Gully, Ringwood Road and Ringwood Trail area. Crews are also undertaking property protection at the bottom of Ringwood Trail.
The fire in this area is producing a considerable amount of smoke which will be visible from and may fall on the Northern Suburbs, Collinsvale, Molesworth. People in New Norfolk may also see an increase in smoke.
Forestry Tasmania conducted backburning operations south of Ringwood Road area which produced significant amounts of smoke around mid-day today. Forestry Tasmania will continue to monitor this area overnight.
Community Meetings

Fern Tree​

Fern Tree Community Centre - 8 Stephenson Place​

Monday, 11 February 2013 - 10.00am​

Closure of Wellington Park walking tracks and trails
For up to date information on track and trail closures refer to Wellington Park website.
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TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
12 x LIGHT TANKER
7 x MEDIUM TANKER
2 x HEAVY TANKER
2 x TFS
2 x CAR
7 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
2 x ROTARY WING: MEDIUM
1 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
Resources Mobilised:
1 x MEDIUM TANKER
1 x TFS
Non-TFS Attending Resources:
6 x Parks and Wildlife crews
6 x Forestry Tasmania crews​

 

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MOLESWORTH
203055​

Current from:11/02/2013 06:20 PM until: 13/02/2013 09:59 AM or further notice
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There is a large bushfire in the MOLESWORTH area.
The fire danger rating in this area tonight is low-moderate . Due to the terrain and local weather, fire under these conditions can be difficult to control .
Smoke from this fire may affect the communities of New Norfolk, Molesworth, Collinsvale, the Northern Suburbs and Mount Wellington.
There is no immediate threat to communities.
This bushfire is currently not controlled.
Reported Road Closures : Nil. For up to date information on road closures for this fire refer to the Tasmania Police website at Road and Park Closures - Collinsvale area.

** The Community Fire Refuge at 'Carinya' is now closed.​

Operations
Crews may continue backburning operations around Haney Road tonight. Tomorrow crews will with the assistance of machinery, will be working on the fire edge around the Ironstone Gully, Ringwood Road and Ringwood Trail area.
The main fire activity continues on the western edge of the fire just south of Ringwood Road. There is also activity on the south-eastern edge to the north of the East-West Trail through to Collins Bonnet in very steep and inaccessible terrain.
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.
Unless you are a resident or have urgent business, consider avoiding travel in this area.
Stay informed in case conditions change.
Monitor ABC Local Radio & TFS Website – www.fire.tas.gov.au for further information.
Community Information:
School opening information:
Both Collinsvale and Molesworth primary schools will re-open as normal tomorrow, Tuesday 12 February. School bus services will also be operating as usual.
Safety
Roads may be affected by smoke. Please drive carefully and turn on headlights.
Closure of Wellington Park walking tracks and trails
For up to date information on track and trail closures refer to Wellington Park website.

TFS Attending Resources:
Resources Arrived:
8 x LIGHT TANKER
7 x MEDIUM TANKER
3 x HEAVY TANKER
3 x TFS
2 x CAR
5 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
1 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
Resources Mobilised:
1 x LIGHT TANKER
3 x MEDIUM TANKER
1 x MECH SERVICE VAN
1 x PERSONNEL CARRIER
1 x ROTARY WING: MEDIUM
1 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
Non-TFS Attending Resources:
6 x Parks and Wildlife crews
6 x Forestry Tasmania crews
NSW RFS RAT​