A fire burning close to properties today at Forcett, in Tasmania's south-east. Picture: SAM ROSEWARNE
A BUSHFIRE is still burning out of control at Poatina, on Tasmania's Central Plateau, with other blazes across the state much closer to being contained.
Career and volunteer firefighters were today tackling fires at Forcett, in the state's south-east, Glen Huon and Geeveston, in the Huon Valley, Glenlusk, near Collinsvale, Musselroe Bay, in the north-east, and Bruny Island in the south.
Strong winds overnight and earlier today whipped the flames into life, causing particular danger to residents at Glenlusk, Geeveston and Forcett.
Tonight no properties were considered to be in immediate danger but residents were urged to remain alert.
Some fires appear to have been deliberately lit and are under investigation.
Tasmania Fire Service spokesman Andrew McGuinness said the strong north-westerly and westerly winds created very difficult fire-fighting conditions but no properties had been lost in any of the bushfires late today, only makeshift dwellings and sheds at Glen Huon.
"We had had in excess of 30 crews out there today, that's well over 100 firefighters -- about 90 per cent of them are volunteers -- plus 30 to-40 people in management teams statewide," he said.
"We've seen a great effort out there from the firefighters, with many teams working in very difficult terrain, and it's great that they have been able to prevent further losses."
The state's biggest blaze, at Poatina, has burnt more than 6000ha since it was first reported on Thursday.
The area is only sparsely populated and all residents and campers have already been evacuated.
"That one's likely to burn for a week unless we get considerable rain on Monday or Tuesday," Mr McGuinness said.
"It's unlikely to be contained in the next two or three days because it's difficult to contain it or lock it in.
"It's burning in tall timber country, so it's hard to get machinery in there, and it's likely to burn for a while in the large area."
Windy conditions eased late today, leading the TFS to lower alert levels for most areas.
Backburning operations are continuing into the night to help contain the fires by morning.
Residents at Glenlusk, Forcett, Glen Huon, Geeveston, Poatina and Bruny Island have been advised to keep an eye on conditions and check frequently for updates.
Tomorrow's weather is expected to be cooler and wind is expected to ease, making conditions less difficult.
Rain has been forecast in coming days, which will also help to bring the fires under control.
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