Bushfires continue to burn in Tasmania

A fire continues to burn in Tasmania's southwest, with a smoke alert issued for several communities.

Firefighters battling the fire at George Town

Firefighters are battling a bushfire in Tasmania's southwest as a cold front holds hope of relief. (AAP)

People are being warned to protect themselves from smoke from a bushfire still burning in Tasmania's southwest.

The Gell River fire, west of Hobart, has burned through about 17,000 hectares of bush but no longer poses an immediate risk to properties, the Tasmania Fire Service states.

About 30 personnel and six aircraft are fighting the fire and an advice warning remains in place on Saturday for Maydena, Tyenna, Mt Field, National Park, Bushy Park, Ellendale, Westerway and Fentonbury.

A smoke alert has also been issued for some of the same locations.

People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn and people travelling in the area have been advised to drive cautiously, turning on headlights and drive slowly.


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