We have numerous fires burning West and NW of us with very heavy smoke in our area.  Visibility is very poor: maybe 100 metres.  We have spent the day preparing the house site as best we can: setting up a fire sprinkler and making sure the fire pump and hose are ready to go.
We are not directly threatened for now, but Friday looks like being the really difficult day with temps in the mid-30s, very low humidity and strong winds.
Our granddaughter, Alex, and her partner Brad are coming down to help clear vegetation from around the building site this afternoon, for which we are very grateful.
The Tasmanian Fire Service website has more info on the fires for those who are interested.
Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.