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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Greater Hobart smoke alert

SMOKE ALERT FOR GREATER HOBART

Issued At: 29/01/2019 5:12pm

There multiple bushfires burning in Southern Tasmania. There is no threat to to the Greater Hobart Area.

There may be smoke and ash from these fires visible around Greater Hobart.

What to do:
  • People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn.
  • Advice is available from the Department of Health or the Asthma Foundation of Tasmania 
  • People traveling in the area should exercise caution if driving in smoke. Turn on your headlights and drive slowly.
  • If you live in the area of the fire, stay informed in case conditions change by monitoring local radio stations and the Tasmania Fire Service website.

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