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Snug Tiers Fire Battle

January 31, 2025 12:24 pm in by

Firefighters working on the Snug Tiers blaze are bracing for rising temperatures peaking at around 34°C in nearby Hobart on Tuesday.

As of yesterday (Thursday) afternoon more than 410 hectares had been burnt.

Incident Controller Andrew McConnon said “the fire, which was reported on Tuesday, remains uncontrolled.”

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“Firefighters, aircraft, and heavy machinery will be deployed over the coming weeks to assist with suppression efforts.”

“More than 80 personnel from both TFS and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service worked to establish containment lines around the fire, with the support of ten firefighting aircraft.”

“The Bureau of Meteorology has indicated temperatures are increasing later this week with high fire danger weather predicted across inland parts of Tasmania.”

“The current focus is on constructing and consolidating containment lines to limit the fire’s spread ahead of the forecast fire weather next week.”

“Three Bushfire Advice warnings are currently in place forPelverata, Kaoota and surrounds, Margate, Snug and surrounds and Oyster Cove and surrounds.”

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“TFS are advising the community to monitor conditions as warnings are expected to be in place over the coming weeks.”

“A Smoke Alert also remains in effect for Margate, Snug, Kettering, and surrounding areas.

“Residents should be aware that smoke and ash may be visible in the Channel area over the coming weeks, and anyone who is at higher risk from smoke should enact their personal health plans.”

“Visibility may be reduced in some areas, and motorists are urged to drive with caution, slow down, and obey any road and track closures in place,” said Mr McConnon.

While it is imperative for people keep up-to-date with information to keep safe, we are asking people who don’t live in the area to stay away to allow emergency services to respond effectively.

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The best way for Tasmanians to be prepared is to review your bushfire plan, be aware of your surroundings, keep up-to-date with warnings and report any fires to Triple Zero (000).

People are encouraged to stay informed and to monitor conditions locally by visiting TASAlert.com and by listening to ABC Radio.

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Katy Edwards said, “The Snug Falls track, Snug Tiers Reserve and Pelverata Falls Track are currently closed to the public.”

Photo courtesy of Tasmania’s Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management.

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