Source: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire Emergency Warning - Mount Tanner, Leeka - Leave immediately if safe
Bushfire Emergency Warning - Mount Tanner, Leeka - Leave immediately if safe
This is a Bushfire Emergency Warning message for West End Road, communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka.

There is a bushfire near West End Road, communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka that is out of control.

West End Road, communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka is expected to be at severe risk as early as within 30 minutes.

The fire is travelling towards West End Road, communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka.

Burning embers may threaten your home before the main fire arrives.

Smoke and ash may make it difficult to see and breathe.

Tasmania Fire Service and Parks and Wildlife Service are on scene. Conditions are expected to worsen.

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 and safe.

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

There is an Evacuation Centre at Town Hall, Patrick Street Whitemark.

If you don't live near West End Road, communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka, 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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