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Ethan James

Campers flee tourist hotspot as bushfire sparks alerts

An emergency warning has been issued over a fast-moving bushfire on Tasmania's east coast. (Phillip Biggs/AAP PHOTOS)

Campers and residents near a tourist hotspot on Tasmania's east coast have been ordered to seek shelter as a bushfire rages out of control. 

Authorities first issued an emergency warning about 3pm on Tuesday for people to leave the Coles Bay Rd area at Friendly Beaches if safe to do so.

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