Dates for Prohibited and Restricted Burning Times may change due to seasonal fire or weather conditions. All changes will be published in local newspapers and on this website.
Fire safety information and resources, including current Fire Danger Ratings are available on the Emergency WA website.
Burning of garden refuse
The burning of garden refuse is prohibited throughout the District during the Prohibited Burning Time, and prohibited in Urban Areas of the District during Restricted Burning Times.
A Permit to Burn is required for the burning of garden refuse in Rural Residential and Rural Areas during Restricted Burning Times.
Camping fires
The lighting of camping fires is prohibited at all times on public land.
Restricted Burning Period
(14 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 and 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025)
Camping fires ARE PERMITTED during the Restricted Burning Period when the Fire Danger Rating is Moderate or No Rating. Fire Danger Ratings are available on the Emergency WA website.
Prohibited Burning Period
(1 December 2024 - 28 February 2025)
Camping fires are NOT PERMITTED during the Prohibited Burning Period.
This is the Fire Danger Rating System - for further information on the system please refer to DFES >>
Fire pits, chimineas, or braziers
The lighting of fire pits, chimineas or braziers is prohibited at all times on public land.
Restricted Burning Period
(14 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 and 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025)
Fire pits, chimineas and braziers ARE PERMITTED during the Restricted Burning Period when the Fire Danger Rating is Moderate or No Rating. Fire Danger Ratings are available on the Emergency WA website.
Prohibited Burning Period
(1 December 2024 - 28 February 2025)
Fire pits, chimineas and braziers are NOT PERMITTED during the Prohibited Burning Period.
This is the Fire Danger Rating System - for further information on the system please refer to DFES >>
Pizza ovens, BBQs and smokers
Restricted Burning Period
(14 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 and 1 March 2025 - 30 April 2025)
Pizza ovens, BBQs and smokers ARE PERMITTED during the Restricted Burning Period when the Fire Danger Rating is Moderate or No Rating. Fire Danger Ratings are available on the Emergency WA website.
Prohibited Burning Period
(1 December 2024 - 28 February 2025)
Pizza ovens, BBQs and smokers ARE PERMITTED when the Fire Danger Rating is Moderate or No Rating. Fire Danger Ratings are available on the Emergency WA website.
Please note - gas cooking appliances are permitted at all times.
This is the Fire Danger Rating System - for further information on the system please refer to DFES >>
Conditions for the Lighting and Extinguishing of Fires in the Open
A fire in the open shall not be lit within 3 metres of a log or stump, and unless a space of ground around the site of the fire having a radius of at least 3 metres from the centre of the fire, is cleared of all vegetation and other flammable materials.
The person who lit the fire, or another capable person left in attendance at the fire, as the case may be, shall completely extinguish the fire by the application of water and/or earth before that person leaves the site unattended.
Permits to burn are required for the whole of Restricted Burning Times and can only be obtained from the Fire Control Officer (FCOs) of your area (you can download the list of FCOs and their contacts below). Most FCOs are volunteers so you will need to plan ahead if you intend to apply for a permit.
A permit must be obtained before any burning takes place. The permit holder must be in possession of the permit throughout the duration of the burn and must present the permit if asked by an FCO or Ranger.
The Permit Holder is responsible for ensuring all conditions of the permit, as shown on the permit, are fully complied with.