Smoke Alert - Ranelagh - Avoid Smoke

Type: Smoke Alert

Area: Ranelagh, Huon Valley and surrounding area

Incident number: 042685-21102026

Published: 22 Oct 2026, 12:43 pm AEDT

Updated: 22 Oct 2026, 8:28 pm AEDT

Bushfire Smoke Alert - Ranelagh - Avoid smoke

This is a Smoke Alert message for Ranelagh, Huon Valley and surrounding area – Avoid smoke.

There is a bushfire at Fletchers Hill, Ranelagh.

There is no threat to communities.

There is expected to be smoke from this fire visible around Ranelagh, Huon Valley and surrounding area.

What to do:

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

People traveling in the area should be careful if driving in smoke. Turn on your headlights, drive slowly and be aware of emergency services in the area.

If you live in the area of the fire, stay informed and monitor conditions locally by listening to ABC radio or visiting tasalert.com

Community Information:

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

Health advice is available from the Department of Health health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/environmental-health/air-quality or Asthma Australia asthma.org.au/triggers/wood-heaters-woodfires-and-bushfires/