UPDATE 3.56pm
The bushfire burning at Sisters Creek poses no immediate threat the community, says the Tasmania Fire Service.
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The fire is being controlled to the west of Lake Llewellyn as it slowly moves east.
Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service are attending.
EARLIER
A bushfire that has been burning at Sisters Beach since Saturday is now travelling east towards Lake Llewellyn, the Tasmania Fire Service has warned.
"This fire may impact Sisters Beach - Lake Llewellyn later today," the said.
"The fire is expected to be difficult to control.
"Embers, smoke and ash may fall on Sisters Beach - Lake Llewellyn."
The TFS said conditions were expected to worsen.
What to do:
- Take action now to protect yourself, your family, and your home.
- If you are not prepared for a bushfire, be ready to leave for a safer place.
- If you have made a bushfire plan, check it now.
- If you don't live near Sisters Beach - Lake Llewellyn, stay away.
- For fire updates, listen to ABC Local Radio or visit the TFS website at fire.tas.gov.au.
Meg Powell
Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029
Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029
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