16 bushfires are still burning across the West Coast, with emergency services issuing a watch and act alert for people near the remote Sandy Cape Track.
The fires have already scorched nearly 30,000 hectares of land and forced the closure of the Overland Track to walkers.
Deputy Chief Officer Matt Lowe says aerial resources are the only way to reach most of the affected areas, with 20 aircraft and 59 ground firefighters deployed across the region.
“The main priorities for the day will focus on the highest risk fires which are at Sandy Cape Track, the Canning Peak (Overland Track), Mt Donaldson (Arthur Pieman Conservation Area) and Yellowband Plain fires (Savage River),” he said.
“Our specialist remote area winch capability with remote area firefighters has been critical in enabling the extinguishment or containment of a number of smaller fires that would have otherwise remained a problem.”
“Fire suppression activities will continue today, with remote area teams and aircraft focusing on any high-risk edges to limit spread of fires.”
Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Ashley Rushton said the Overland Track will remain closed until at least February 24.
“The closure will enable impact assessments and works that may be necessary to re-open the track to be undertaken,” he said.
