Source: Tasmania Fire Service

BushfireEmergency Warning- Donohue Road, Kubes Road Petcheys Bay area - Leave immediately
This is a BushfireEmergency Warning message for Donohue Road, Kubes Road Petcheys Bay and surrounding areas - Leave immediately .

There is an uncontrolled bushfire at Direens Road, Lymington.

Donohue Road, Kubes Road Petcheys Bay and surrounding areas is expected to be impacted by within 1 hour.

The fire is travelling towards Petcheys Bay.

The fire danger rating is Moderate. Fires under these conditions are expected to be uncontrollable and fast moving.

Burning embers may threaten your home before the main fire arrives.

Smoke and ash may make it difficult to see and breathe.

Tasmania Fire Serviceis attending. Conditions are expected to be changeable.

What to do:
If you are at Donohue Road, Kubes Road Petcheys Bay and surrounding areas, you should go to a safer location now.

If you are going to leave, make sure there is a clear road to a safer place.

If you don't have a safe route to a safer place, shelter inside the nearest building, regularly checking your surroundings and putting out any fires near the building until the fire passes.

There is a nearby safer place at Cygnet Yacht Club - Cygnet. Only travel if it is safe for you to do so.

Only travel if it is safe for you to do so.

Your home can only protect your life if it is actively defended, and it has been prepared for severe conditions.

Do not travel to the area, as the roads are expected to be highly dangerous.

For fire updates, listen to ABC Local Radio or visit tasalert.com

Community Information:
For information on current road closures, visit the Tasmania Police website: police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/

People at higher risk from the effects of smoke, including those with medical conditions, are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke and managing their health. Advice is available from the Department of Health health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality or Asthma Australia asthma.org.au/triggers/wood-heaters-woodfires-and-bushfires/

If there is a fire and your plan is to evacuate or leave, the best option is to stay with family or friends.

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