Source: Tasmania Fire Service

This is a Bushfire Watch and Act message for Wilson Road Tikkawoppa and surrounds - Not safe to return.

This fire has impacted Wilson Road, Tikkawoppa and is not safe to return.

The fire is progressing to the North East.

The fire is expected to be difficult to control.

Smoke will be visible in Tikkawoppa and surrounds.

Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania is attending. Conditions are expected to be changeable.

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 Wilson Road Tikkawoppa 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.

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