More than a hundred buildings have so far been destroyed by the fires, which are continuing to burn out of control in several areas but no deaths have been confirmed.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has flown to Tasmania to see the devastation first hand.
World News Australia's Luke Waters told Greg Dyett there would be fewer residents waiting to greet the PM.
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LISTEN: World News Australia's Luke Waters speaks to Greg Dyett from Hobart.
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