Fire affected areas on Tasman Peninsula declared a Serious Incident Site
Due to the serious nature of the fires on the Tasman Peninsula, the fire affected areas have been declared a Serious Incident Site.
Fires update 0800
At this stage, there are no confirmed reports of deaths or major injuries resulting from the fires throughout the State.
Fire update – 0700
Tasmania Police has been responding to the fire situation facing southern Tasmania overnight.
Update – Fire response on Tasman Peninsula
A triage team has been flown into Dunalley this evening to assess the damage caused by the…
Update – Fire response on Tasman Peninsula
A triage team has been flown into Dunalley this evening to assess the damage caused by the…
Update – Fire response on Tasman Peninsula
A triage team has been flown into Dunalley this evening to assess the damage caused by the…
Vigilance on Total Fire Ban
The Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police are requesting the assistance and vigilance of the…
Arthur Highway Closure
Tasmania Police advise the Arthur Highway has been closed in the vicinity of Forcett and Dunalley due to the anticipated impact of a bushfire. The closure will isolate the Tasman Peninsula, and will be reassessed as conditions ease.
Operation Crossroads Final Results
The Christmas Holiday Road Toll reporting period has now concluded. Operation Crossroads was conducted between 23 December 2012 and 3 January 2013. With the loss of 3 lives over this holiday period, police remind motorist to drive responsibly.
Bushfire Safety
With the weather forecast over the next few days predicting high temperatures, dry winds and low humidity, fires burning will be extremely difficult to control. A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Friday 4 January.