Fire that broke containment lines west of the Florentine Rd towards Heals Spur is being contained. The main fire is actively burning on the western side of the Derwent River with state forest continues to generate smoke in this area.
Fire crews from Forestry Tasmania, Gunns, Norske Skog and the Tasmania Fire Service will maintain work throughout the evening to strengthen containment lines around the fire.
The fire danger rating in this area tonight is forecast to be low to moderate. Fires under these conditions are not expected to spread. Asset and property protection will remain a priority, although the fire is not expected to spread toward the nearby communities
Road closures: Lake Dobson Rd, Long Spur Rd (B Station Rd), Florentine Rd, Dawson Rd and the southern Catagunya Rd are restricted to firefighting crews and local residents only.
Mt Field National Park has been closed until further notice.
What to do:
- Stay informed in case conditions change
- Monitor ABC Local Radio 936am Hobart and the Tasmania Fire Service website for further information
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