TASMANIA FIRE SERVICE ADVICE MESSAGE FOR STYX
Issued At: 12/03/2021 3:29pm CLICK HERE FOR LATEST UPDATE
There is a bushfire at Styx Road, Styx. There is no immediate threat. The fire remains stable, is not running or out of control and no properties are under threat.
Water bombing aircraft are operating in support of firefighters at Styx . Keep well clear as the falling water has the potential to cause injury to anyone in the drop zone. Watercraft in area are requested to maintain a safe distance from aircraft.
Incident number: 21008977
Community Information:
- For information on current road closures, please visit the Tasmania Police website: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
- People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan to manage the risks of smoky days.
- For advice is available from the Department of Health www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/air/bushfire_smoke or Asthma Australia https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/triggers/bushfires-and-smoke/
- New road rules apply in Tasmania. Motorists must slow to 40km/h when passing a stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle(s) with red and blue lights flashing or sounding alarm. This will assist in keeping emergency services personnel safe. https://rsac.tas.gov.au/slow-down-for-emergency-vehicles
- For the latest information on the COVID-19 situation in Tasmania, visit coronavirus.tas.gov.au or call the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline.
Alert Level: ADVICE
Type:Vegetation Fire Last Updated: 12-Mar-2021 03:29 PM
First Reported:10-Mar-2021 11:06 AM
Location:Styx Road, Styx
Status:Going. Agency: Forestry. Size:193 hectare
- Tasmania Fire Service Resources Arrived:
2 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
1 x ROTARY WING: MEDIUM - Tasmania Fire Service Resources Mobilised:
2 x ROTARY WING: LIGHT
1 x ROTARY WING: MEDIUM
