Total fire ban declared for Southern Tasmania for Monday 27 January

With hot temperatures and strong winds forecast for Monday (27 January 2025), Tasmania Fire Service has declared a total fire ban for Southern Tasmania.

Acting Southern Regional Chief Scott Vinen said, “With high fire danger ratings forecast in Southern Tasmania on Monday, a total fire ban has been declared.”

The total fire ban will be in effect for the south of the state, from 2.00am on Monday 27 January 2025 until 2.00am on Tuesday 28 January.

"This means that from 2am Monday morning, no fires will be permitted in the open, including incinerators, burn-offs, campfires, fire pots, and wood-fuelled barbecues.”

“These measures are designed to protect our communities, and keep people safe, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation.”

"Any landowner who has recently had a fire on their property is urged to check the fire area immediately to ensure it is properly extinguished before the total fire ban comes into effect."

“If you’ve had a campfire in recent days, make sure it’s fully extinguished now – soak it, stir it, and soak it again to make sure it is out.”

“As a preventative measure, if you live in a bushfire prone area please review your bushfire survival plan now, and keep up-to-date on changing conditions as the warm weather progresses.”

“If you're away from home camping or enjoying the long weekend, make sure to check the warnings for the specific area that you're in, and make a plan for how to stay safe in the event of a bushfire.” 

Anyone who sees a fire in the open over the coming days is urged to report promptly to Triple Zero (000).

Keep up-to-date with:

https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/ - for the fire danger rating in your area.

http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ – for the latest weather forecast and warnings.

https://www.tasalert.com – for current warnings and advice.

https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ – for road closures.