Bushfires — George Town (TAS)
No significant bushfires are currently detected in the George Town local government area, Tasmania — common outside the fire season. The live map below still shows any smaller or newer detections, official warnings and, as you zoom in, satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality.
Bushfire safety in George Town
The George Town local government area is one of the council districts of Tasmania (TAS) — wet eucalypt forest, buttongrass moorland and the dry midlands. The fire season here peaks in summer, with dry lightning over the highlands a recurring source of ignition. Fire and emergency response here is led by Tasmania Fire Service. The higher-risk fire period across Tasmania is typically summer (about December to March), though fires can start at any time.
This page brings together satellite fire detections with the official warnings and fire-danger ratings published for TAS, focused on the George Town area. Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source — so always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.
Nearby councils
West Tamar Launceston Latrobe (Tas.) Dorset Devonport Meander Valley
Closest councils by centre point — not necessarily sharing a border.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check for bushfires near George Town?
Use the map on this page — it centres on the George Town council area and shows current fires and official warnings. Zoom in for satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality, or choose a suburb below to focus closer.
Is George Town under any fire warning right now?
Any active official warnings covering the George Town area are listed on this page and on the Tasmania warnings page. Warnings are republished from the responsible fire agency — always follow the official advice and call 000 in an emergency.
Where does the fire information for George Town come from?
Satellite hotspots from NASA/NOAA (via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS), plus official warnings, incidents and fire-danger ratings republished for Tasmania (TAS). It is public information, not official advice.
What is a local government area?
A local government area (LGA) is the council district used for local administration. We use LGAs so you can track fires at the council level — between the whole-of-Tasmania view and individual suburbs.