Firefighters are battling to contain a large bushfire that has torn through more than 400 hectares of land in the Channel region since Tuesday.
The blaze at Snug Tiers remains out of control and has so far scorched an area of over 410 hectares.
Incident Controller Andrew McConnon said more than 80 firefighters from both the Tasmania Fire Service and Parks and Wildlife worked to establish containment lines around the fire yesterday with the support of ten firefighting aircraft.
“The Bureau of Meteorology has indicated temperatures are increasing later this week with high fire danger weather predicted across inland parts of Tasmania,” he said.
“The current focus is on constructing and consolidating containment lines to limit the fire’s spread ahead of the forecast fire weather next week.”
McConnon said three Bushfire Advice warnings are in place for Pelverata, Kaoota and surrounds, Margate, Snug and surrounds and Oyster Cove and surrounds.
“TFS are advising the community to monitor conditions as warnings are expected to be in place over the coming weeks,” he said.
A Smoke Alert remains in effect for Margate, Snug, Kettering and surrounding areas.
“Residents should be aware that smoke and ash may be visible in the Channel area over the coming weeks and anyone who is at higher risk from smoke should enact their personal health plans,” McConnon said.
“Visibility may be reduced in some areas and motorists are urged to drive with caution, slow down and obey any road and track closures in place.”
The Snug Falls track, Snug Tiers Reserve and Pelverata Falls Track are currently closed to the public.
