Water-bombing aircraft have spent the day targeting a bushfire near Swansea, with authorities saying there is no cause for concern despite smoke and flames remaining visible.
More than 30 firefighters from the Tasmania Fire Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania were on the ground at McNeills Road on Monday.
They were working to contain the blaze, which has burnt about 1,030 hectares since it started late on Thursday.
A second aircraft was brought in during the afternoon to support suppression efforts, with both planes focusing on active areas along the Meredith River side of the fire.
Tasmania Fire Service acting district officer Brendan Plummer said crews had worked hard to contain the fire within accessible areas.
“Some areas to the west remain under active management,” he said.
“Smoke and flames will remain visible from this fire, but there is no cause for concern at this stage.”
“Aircraft are continuing water bombing operations on the Meredith River side, targeting active areas and supporting our ground crews.”
Plummer said specialist crews were actively extinguishing flare-ups within established fire boundaries.
No homes or other buildings have been damaged.
Heavy machinery, including a dozer, will be brought in on Tuesday to strengthen control lines.
Firefighters will also conduct foot patrols in remote areas to check for any remaining flare-ups beyond driveable tracks.
Plummer said up to eight crews will return to fireground on Tuesday.
“Aircraft will be staged overnight at Swansea and tasked early in the morning to continue suppression efforts,” he added.
The fire increased in activity on Sunday after weather conditions changed.
A bushfire advice warning remains active for Swansea and surrounding areas, while a smoke alert has been issued for Dolphin Sands and the Cambria Drive area.
McNeills Road remains closed to the public.
