Fuel Reduction Burn — Rocherlea

Type: Fuel Reduction Burn

Status: Patrol

Address: BOUCHERS CREEK CONSERVATION AREA, ROCHERLEA, 7248

Incident number: 041585-16102026

Burnt area: 156.2 ha

Called: 16 Oct 2026, 6:50 am AEDT

Published: 16 Oct 2026, 6:51 am AEDT

Updated: 21 Oct 2026, 10:42 pm AEDT

Fuel Reduction Burn Rocherlea, Launceston 16th October 2026

The Tasmania Fire Service conducted a fuel reduction burn on Friday 16th October at Rocherlea, Launceston, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities.

The total area of this burn will be approximately 155 hectares. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place and for the following days until safety checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area.

While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is

available from the Department of Health and Asthma Australia websites https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality and https://asthma.org.au/triggers/wood-heaters-woodfires-and-bushfires. Current air quality

information is also available via the Environment Protection Authority website https://epa.tas.gov.au/epa/air/monitoring-air-pollution/real-time-air-quality-data-for-tasmania

Further information about this burn is available by contacting the Tasmania Fire Service on phone 1800 000 699 or email BRU@fire.tas.gov.au. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow