While there are no restrictions for barbecues, campfires, incinerators, burn-offs or other regulated activities, Tasmania's Fire Service has called on the community "to take sensible precautions".
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Residents are encouraged to review their bushfire survival plans and stay up-to-date with the latest warnings.
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A combination of high temperatures, dry air and windy conditions are driving this weekend's high fire danger, as Tasmanians are warned to take extra caution outdoors.
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An elevated fire danger is also predicted for much of the state this Sunday.
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According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), Tasmania's north-east, east coast, midlands, upper Derwent Valley, south-east and western districts, along with islands in the Bass Strait including King Island and the Furneaux Islands, are expected to experience a high fire danger, while small pockets of Hobart's eastern shore are predicted to face an extreme fire danger.
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While there are no restrictions for barbecues, campfires, incinerators, burn-offs or other regulated activities, Tasmania's Fire Service (TFS) has called on the community "to take sensible precautions to reduce the risk of a fire outbreak".
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On Friday, BOM senior meteorologist Matthew Thomas said Hobart could expect a high of 27 degrees Celsius, Launceston 22C, St Helens 23C on Sunday.
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"From around midday [Sunday] into the afternoon and early evening, that's where conditions will be at their windiest, their hottest and their driest,"Mr Thomas said.
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TFS deputy chief officer Matt Lowe has urged people to use caution with fire this weekend.
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For those with registered burns in place, "the TFS is strongly discouraging people from continuing with those activities".
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"People should check any fires that have been lit in recent days or weeks, such as campfires, burn-offs and fire pits," he said.
"Make sure they are fully extinguished.
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The best practice is to soak it, stir it, and soak it again.
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"We're not asking the community to be alarmed, but we are just asking them to be aware and ensure that over the coming days — particularly Sunday — that they remain aware of their surroundings and know how to react if a fire does start."
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The TFS and partner agencies Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania will have extra firefighting personnel and equipment on stand-by this weekend.
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The community is also encouraged to review individual bushfire survival plans.
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Understanding fire danger ratings
Tasmania, like the rest of the country, uses the Australian Fire Danger Rating System to describe the potential level of danger if a bushfire were to start based on forecast weather, fuels and vegetation.
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The rating system is not to be confused with the likelihood of a bushfire starting.
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It uses four ratings: moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic.
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During a moderate fire danger rating, most fires can be controlled.
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Under a high fire danger rating, bushfires can be dangerous, so people should stay alert and be ready to act.
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Lives and property may be at risk if a bushfire starts.
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An extreme fire danger rating calls for immediate action, as bushfires will spread quickly and become extremely dangerous.
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People not prepared for the worst conditions should relocate to a safer location, as homes may not withstand fires in these conditions.
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A catastrophic fire danger rating means people should leave bushfire risk areas immediately, as lives and properties are likely to be lost if a fire starts and takes hold.
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Leaving early is recommended, as it may become too dangerous to leave once a bushfire approaches and help may not be available.
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To find out how to prepare for a bushfire, or the fire danger rating forecast for your area, visit www.fire.tas.gov.au
In the event of a bushfire, tune in to your local ABC Radio station for updates.
Get the latest updates about what is happening in your area on the TasAlert website.
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