Hope your safe NNW
From the Mercury & Tas Fire
http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasma ... 0ba2f02216
Tasmanian bushwalkers, meanwhile, are being warned to check the fire situation before setting out on walks in remote parts of the Southwest National Park and the West Coast.
Lightning strikes started about 50 fires on Wednesday night and there are fears some could flare over coming days.
Tasmania Fire Service deputy chief Jeremy Smith said many of the fires were brought under control by yesterday morning.
“Some are still burning freely in remote areas and will require careful management over the next few days to ensure they are brought under control before the next hot weather change,” he said.
“Initial weather forecasts indicate that fire crews have four or five days to bring all these fires under control with moderate to high fire dangers predicted.”
Parks and Wildlife Service state fire manager Paul Black said 14 fires were burning on PWS-managed land.
“Our priority is visitor safety and removing visitors from harm’s way should these fires escalate over the coming days,” he said.
“Walkers are strongly advised to consider not embarking on multi-day walks into remote areas in the South West and West Coast under this current fire situation. ’’
The TFS also warned motorists of smoke-affected roads from Burnie to Queenstown, and Heemskirk and Pieman roads at Zeehan were closed for about 45 minutes while water bombing took place to help bring a fire under control yesterday afternoon.
For the latest fire warnings, visit the TFS website and listen to ABC Local Radio.
