The TFS said there was no immediate threat but fires under the current conditions were difficult to control.

The TFS advises homes that are well prepared in these conditions are defendable but a if residence was not prepared for a bushfire, they should think about leaving if it gets more dangerous.

For more information visit fire.tas.gov.au or listen to ABC Local Radio.

The bush fire is covering 92 hectares.

Earlier: Tasmania Fire Service are currently on the scene of a vegetation fire at Long Hill Pine Plantation at Sassafras.

A spokesperson from Sustainable Timbers Tasmania said the fire was on their land, to the East of Native Plains Road and North-West of the Long Hill Pine Plantation.

“I believe it (the fire) may have been started from a vehicle that has been burnt,” the spokesperson said.

The fire was reported by the TFS about 11.12am and is still going.

A TFS spokesperson could not give the size of the fire at this stage but said more crews had been deployed.

The resources TFS have listed as attending the fire include;

More to come...