PRINCE Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have donated to the Tasmanian Bushfires Appeal as a number of large fires continue to burn in the state.
The Red Cross Tasmania Bushfires Appeal is nearing $2 million, including what the organisation described as a significant donation from the Prince of Wales.
Charles and Camilla made a five-hour stopover in the island state in November as part of their tour to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations last year.
The Prince of Wales and the Queen have both sent messages of support to those affected by the fires, which have destroyed or damaged 130 properties and burnt 110,000ha since last Thursday.
A number of large bushfires continue to burn, but most of the state's 30 blazes were downgraded last night.
A watch and act alert remains in place for the 22,800ha fire between Forcett and the Tasman Peninsula in the state's south-east.
Tasmania Fire Service station Paul Symington said advice alerts were in place for eight other fires, with Forcett the major concern today.
He said firefighters were working to deepen containment lines amid better weather conditions today ahead of a hot day expected tomorrow.
Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant.
"Even though conditions at the moment have calmed down a little bit, that doesn't mean that people can become complacent," Mr Symington said.
"They still need to be vigilant, still monitor the websites and the radios. If things do change, they need to be on top of it."
With the Forcett fire, people in the Kellevie, Bream Creek, Eaglehawk Neck, Pirates Bay, Doo Town, Old Jetty Road and Blowhole Road areas are advised to remain vigilant to changing weather conditions.
Premier Lara Giddings announced details of a bushfire recovery task force today, headed by former University of Tasmania chancellor Damian Bugg, QC.
Red Cross Tasmania executive director Ian Burke said support for the appeal had been overwhelming with contributions from individuals, families, state governments, community groups and corporations.
Mr Burke said the Red Cross was working with the Tasmanian Government to establish an independent committee to oversee the distribution of funds.
Temperatures are forecast to be in the high 20s in much of Tasmania tomorrow, with Hobart to reach 28C and Richmond 29C.
FAST FACTS ON BUSHFIRES AND FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS IN TASMANIA
The fires have destroyed or damaged 130 properties and burnt 110,000 hectares since last Thursday
The 22,800ha Forcett fire remains a major concern
The TFS says it's responded to 197 vegetation fires since January 2
Personnel working on the fires: Tasmania Fire Service -- 300 career firefighters; TFS volunteers -- 1500-2000, 100 personnel staff; Forestry Tasmania -- 120 personnel; Parks and Wildlife Service -- 158; 75 interstate personnel; 13 from New Zealand
30 pieces of machinery
24 helicopters
627 alerts and warnings have been sent out since last Thursday
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