Source: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire Watch and Act - Coles Bay Road, Friendly Beaches - Monitor conditions as they are changing

This is a Bushfire Watch and Act message for Coles Bay Road, Friendly Beaches - Monitor conditions as they are changing.

There is an uncontrolled bushfire at Coles Bay Road, Friendly Beaches.

Coles Bay Road, Friendly Beaches is expected to be impacted immediately.

The fire is travelling in an easterly direction towards Friendly Beaches from Coles Bay Road.

The fire danger rating is High. Fires under these conditions are expected to be uncontrolled and fast moving.

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 & Wildlife are attending. Conditions are expected to be changeable.
What to do:

If you are at Coles Bay Road, Friendly Beaches, you should go to a safer location now.

If you are going to leave, make sure there is a clear road to a safer place.

If you do not have a safe route to a safer place, shelter inside the nearest building, regularly checking your surroundings and putting out any fires near the building until the fire passes.

There is a nearby safer place at Coles Bay Boat Ramp.

There is an evacuation centre at the Swansea Community Hall, 12 Franklin Street, Swansea.

Your home can only protect your life if it is actively defended, and it has been prepared for severe conditions.

Do not travel to the area, as the roads are expected to be highly dangerous.

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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