A fuel reduction burn at Nunamara is currently being carried out by Tasmanian Fire Services.
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The burn started around 11am and is part of a state wide fuel reduction program in preparation of the fire season.
This burn will be approximately 847 hectares in size and could take up to a week to complete.
Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions.
During burning operations public access to the area will be restricted.
The TFS have asked the public to avoid the burn site.
For more information, visit the TFS website.
ELSEWHERE: 2.30pm
Fire crews are on the scene of a vegetation fire at Hargrave Crescent, Mayfield.
The fire was reported at around 1.30pm and is burning around two hectares.
The Tasmanian Fire Service confirmed very green vegetation is causing heavy smoke in the area.
Fire crews are confident they will bring the blaze under control.