Source: Tasmania Fire Service

Updated By Agency: Sep 20, 2026 01:28 PM

Reported: Sep 20, 2026 01:24 PM

Type: Fire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Watch and Act

Area: Springhill Bottom Road and surrounds

Current Situation: Tasmania Fire Service has issued a
Bushfire
Watch and Act for
Colebrook -
Monitor conditions as they are changing.There is a fire at
Colebrook. The fire is travelling towards
Colebrook Road .The fire is expected to
difficult to control.Embers, smoke, and ash may threaten you and your home before the main fire. It may become difficult to see and breathe.Tasmania Fire Service
is attending.Conditions are expected to
be changeable.Take action now to protect yourself, your family, and your home.If you have a bushfire plan, check it now.Decide early if you are going to leave, and make sure you have a clear path to a safer place.If you are not prepared for a bushfire, be ready to leave for a safer place. If you stay, your home may not be defendable.The best option is to stay with family or friends. Only travel if it is safe for you to do so.For fire updates, listen to ABC Local Radio or visit tasalert.comCommunity 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.

Agency ID: 216361f3-4bf7-4295-80c3-3ad157040983

Size (Geometry): 26 km²

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