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The bushfire at Lulworth has been downgraded to a Watch and Act.
People who are not residents of Lulworth are still asked to stay away from the area.
EARLIER
The town of Lulworth is at high risk from the Stony Head bushfire, with the TFS issuing an Emergency Warning.
The town has not been evacuated, but a TFS spokesman said residents were on standby and ready to leave.
"We've got helicopters up at the moment trying to subdue the fire," the spokesman said.
"It broke containment lines, and with the weather conditions it started burning freely again.
"With the resources we've got heading up there at the moment, it should be well enough to subdue what's there."
He said that roads were open, but to stay away from the area until the situation was under control.
"Let the emergency crews do what they need to do," he said.
"We don't need people stickybeaking and hanging around."
The 238-hectare bushfire has been active since November 23.
The TFS alert said:
There is a bushfire at Lulworth.
The fire will put Lulworth at high risk now.
This fire will be difficult to control.
Burning embers, falling on Lulworth will threaten your home before the main fire.
Smoke and ash will make it difficult to see and breathe.
What to do:
If your home is well prepared for high risk fires and you can actively defend it, it should provide shelter.
If your home is unprepared go to a safer location now only if the path is clear.
There is a nearby safer place at Golf Club Tam O'Shanter.
If your family has made a bushfire survival plan, use it now.
If you don't live near Lulworth, stay away.
Listen to ABC Local Radio or look at www.fire.tas.gov.au for more information.
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