Tasmania Fire Service has issued an emergency warning for a bushfire at Terry Vale Road in Goshen near Saint Helen on the state's east coast.
It says the fire will be uncontrollable and put the area at high risk.
The fire service is warning burning embers, falling on Terry Vale Road could threaten homes before the main fire arrives.
It says smoke and ash will make it difficult to see and breathe.
Residents have been warned to implement their fire action plans and follow the advise of Tasmania Fire Service personnel in the area.
K.J.
Tasmania Fire Service has issued an emergency warning for a bushfire at Terry Vale Road in Goshen near Saint Helen on the state's east coast.
It says the fire will be uncontrollable and put the area at high risk.
The fire service is warning burning embers, falling on Terry Vale Road could threaten homes before the main fire arrives.
It says smoke and ash will make it difficult to see and breathe.
Residents have been warned to implement their fire action plans and follow the advise of Tasmania Fire Service personnel in the area.
K.J.