Bushfire Smoke Alert - Judbury - Avoid Smoke

Type: Smoke Alert

Area: Judbury and surrounds

Incident number: 042685-21102026

Published: 30 Oct 2026, 11:22 am AEDT

Updated: 31 Oct 2026, 8:10 pm AEDT

This is a Bushfire Smoke Alert for Judbury - Avoid smoke.

There is a planned backburn at Fletchers Hill, Ranelagh.

There is no threat to communities.

There may be smoke from the fire visible around Judbury.

People at higher risk from the effects of smoke, including those with medical conditions, should enact their personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn and managing their health.

If you are in the area, drive with caution. Turn on your headlights and drive slowly and be aware there may be fire crews working on the burn. Follow signage and directions from Tasmania Fire Service. Public access to Judbury, may be restricted. Do not enter the burn area.

Community Information:

• For information on current road closures, visit the Tasmania Police website: police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/

• People at higher risk from the effects of smoke, including those with medical conditions, are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke and managing their health. Advice is available from the Department of Health health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality or Asthma Australia.