Firefighters are being sent to an island in Bass Strait to help battle an out-of-control bush blaze threatening shacks and homes.
An emergency warning was issued on Monday afternoon for the communities of Pine Scrub and Leeka on Flinders Island.
Tasmania Fire Service deputy regional chief Steven Richardson said the bushfire sparked from a fuel reduction burn undertaken last week.
He said firefighters based on the island were working to contain the blaze, along with several helicopters.
Mr Richardson said more firefighters would arrive on Monday night and Tuesday.
"Some of these properties (at risk) are in dense bush and we have to be realistic that we may not be able to protect all of them," he told reporters.
Leeka is a small rural community on the northwest coast of the island, which has a total population of about 900.
There are more than 20 properties in the area. Some residents have evacuated while others have decided to stay and fight the fire if they have to.
Mr Richardson said visibility was poor in the area because of a large amount of smoke.
"If your home is built using contemporary bushfire design standards, is well prepared and you can actively defend it, it may provide shelter," the warning said.
"If your home is unprepared, go to a safer location now only if the path is clear and safe."
