Source: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire Watch and Act - Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds - Prepare to Leave
This is a Bushfire Watch and Act message for Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds - Prepare to leave.

This fire may impact Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds by 4.00pm.

The fire is travelling towards Bradys Lake.

The fire is expected to be difficult to control.

Embers, smoke, and ash may fall on Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah and Surrounds.

Tasmania Fire Service, Sustainable Timber Tasmania and Parks and Wildlife Service is attending. Conditions are expected to be changeable.

An evacuation centre has been opened at New Norfolk Sport Centre, 50 Derwent Terrace, New Norfolk. Only travel if it is safe for you to do so.

What to do:
Take action now to protect yourself, your family, and your home.

If you are not prepared for a bushfire, be ready to leave for a safer place.

If you have made a bushfire plan, check it now.

If you don't live near Dee, Bradys Lake, Tarraleah 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.

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