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Pockets of Hobart's eastern shore face 'extreme' fire danger as temperatures set to soar

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  • More fire service personnel will be on stand-by across Tasmania this weekend, in preparation for high fire danger forecasts.
  • An elevated fire danger is also predicted for much of the state this Sunday.
  • On Friday, BOM senior meteorologist Matthew Thomas said Hobart could expect a high of 27 degrees Celsius, Launceston 22C, St Helens 23C on Sunday.
  • Tasmania, like the rest of the country, uses the Australian Fire Danger Rating System to describe the potential level of danger if a bushfire were to start based on forecast weather, fuels and vegetation.

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More fire service personnel will be on stand-by across Tasmania this weekend, in preparation for high fire danger forecasts.

While there are no restrictions for barbecues, campfires, incinerators, burn-offs or other regulated activities, Tasmania's Fire Service has called on the community "to take sensible precautions".

A combination of high temperatures, dry air and windy conditions are driving this weekend's high fire danger, as Tasmanians are warned to take extra caution outdoors.

An elevated fire danger is also predicted for much of the state this Sunday.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania's north-east, east coast, midlands, upper Derwent Valley, south-east and western districts, along with islands in the Bass Strait including King Island and the Furneaux Islands, are expected to experience a high fire danger, while small pockets of Hobart's eastern shore are predicted to face an extreme fire danger.

On Friday, BOM senior meteorologist Matthew Thomas said Hobart could expect a high of 27 degrees Celsius, Launceston 22C, St Helens 23C on Sunday.

TFS deputy chief officer Matt Lowe has urged people to use caution with fire this weekend.

Tasmania, like the rest of the country, uses the Australian Fire Danger Rating System to describe the potential level of danger if a bushfire were to start based on forecast weather, fuels and vegetation.

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