South Hobart locals are being told to avoid smoke after an early morning fire at a property on Anglesea Street.
Police have closed the road between Davey and Macquarie Street while firefighters respond to the blaze.
“It is expected the road will remain shut for approximately two hours while emergency services remain on scene,” police said.
“Motorists are asked to take an alternative route.”
The Tasmania Fire Service say the fire was producing heavy smoke when they arrived but poses no threat to the general public.
“Crews from Hobart and Glenorchy are in attendance of a garage on fire,” they said.
“On arrival there was heavy smoke coming from the garage and room above.”
“People who don’t need to be in the immediate area should stay away.”
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
