Source: Tasmania Fire Service
BushfireEmergency Warning- Crayfish Creek and Surrounds - Leave
immediately
This is a Bushfire Emergency Warning message for Crayfish Creek,
Amaroo Drive and surrounds .
There is a bushfire near Crayfish Creek, Amaroo Drive and
surrounds that is out of control.
Crayfish Creek, Amaroo Drive and surrounds is expected to be at
Extreme risk as early as 1 hour.
The fire is travelling towards Crayfish Creek and Amaroo Drive
.
Burning embers may threaten your home before the main fire
arrives.
Smoke and ash may make it difficult to see and breathe.
Tasmania Fire Serviceis attending. Conditions are expected to be
changeable.
What to do:
If your home is built using contemporary bushfire design
standards, is well prepared and you can actively defend it, it may
provide shelter.
If your home is unprepared, go to a safer location now only if the
path is clear.
There is an Evacuation Centre at Rocky Cape Community Hall - .
Only travel if it is safe for you to do so.
If you have made a bushfire plan, use it now.
If you don't live near Crayfish Creek, Amaroo Drive and surrounds
, stay away.
For fire updates, listen to ABC Local Radio or visit
tasalert.com
Community Information:
For information on current road closures, visit the Tasmania
Police website: police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
People at higher risk from the effects of smoke, including those
with medical conditions, are advised to have a personal plan for
avoiding smoke and managing their health. Advice is available from
the Department of Health
health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality or
Asthma Australia
asthma.org.au/triggers/wood-heaters-woodfires-and-bushfires/
If there is a fire and your plan is to evacuate or leave, the best
option is to stay with family or friends.
TFS
Current Bushfires
03/Mar/2024 03:41 AM