Source: Tasmania Fire Service
Bushfire Watch and Act - Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds
- Prepare to Leave
This is a Bushfire Watch and Act message for Dee, Bradys Lake,
Tarraleah and Surrounds - Prepare to leave.
This fire may impact Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds by
4.00pm.
The fire is travelling towards Bradys Lake.
The fire is expected to be difficult to control.
Embers, smoke, and ash may fall on Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and
Surrounds.
Tasmania Fire Service, Sustainable Timber Tasmania and Parks and
Wildlife Service is attending. Conditions are expected to be
changeable.
An evacuation centre has been opened at New Norfolk Sport Centre,
50 Derwent Terrace, New Norfolk. Only travel if it is safe for you
to do so.
What to do:
Take action now to protect yourself, your family, and your
home.
If you are not prepared for a bushfire, be ready to leave for a
safer place.
If you have made a bushfire plan, check it now.
If you don't live near Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds,
stay away.
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.
TFS
Current Bushfires
23/Feb/2024 05:04 AM