Source: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire Watch and Act - Sand River Road, Buckland - Prepare to Leave
This is a Bushfire Watch and Act message for Sand River Road, Buckland Road and surrounding areas - Monitor conditions as they are changing.

This fire is expected to impact Sand River Road, Buckland Road and surrounding areas by 2 hours.

The fire is travelling westerly towards Sand River Road and Buckland Road.

The fire is expected to be difficult to control.

Embers, smoke, and ash may fall on Sand River Road, Buckland Road and surrounding areas.

Tasmania Fire 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.

Only travel if it is safe for you to do so.

If you have made a bushfire plan, check it now.

If you don't live near Sand River Road, Buckland Road and surrounding areas, 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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