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is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities.

complete. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to

checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any

While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical

conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is

https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality and

https://asthma.org.au/triggers/wood-heaters-woodfires-and-bushfires. Current air quality

https://epa.tas.gov.au/epa/air/monitoring-air-pollution/real-time-air-quality-data-for-tasmania

phone (03) 6169 2800. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website at

www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities.

complete. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to

checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any

While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical

conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is

https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality and

https://asthma.org.au/triggers/wood-heaters-woodfires-and-bushfires. Current air quality

https://epa.tas.gov.au/epa/air/monitoring-air-pollution/real-time-air-quality-data-for-tasmania

phone (03) 6169 2800. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website at

www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

Data supplied by Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet. View incident details.

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