Source: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire Watch and Act - Killiecrankie and Killiecrankie Road, Flinders Island - Prepare to Leave

This is a Bushfire Watch and Act message for Killiecrankie and Killiecrankie Road, Flinders Island - Monitor conditions.

This fire is expected to impact Killiecrankie and Killiecrankie Road, Flinders Island by 12 hours.

The fire is expected to be difficult to control.

Embers, smoke, and ash may fall on Killiecrankie and Killiecrankie Road, Flinders Island.

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

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 Killiecrankie and Killiecrankie Road, Flinders Island, 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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