Published on Monday, 16 December 2024 at 1:30:00 PM
In accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Prohibited Burning Period commenced on Sunday 15 December 2024 for all properties in the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup.
The Prohibited Burning Period is in effect until 31 March 2025 (subject to change based on seasonal conditions).
This means that from Sunday 15 December 2024 the following is strictly prohibited to help protect our community from bushfire risks:
- Burning is NOT permitted at any time
- Campfires, firepits and bonfires are NOT permitted at any time
- Burning of garden refuse is NOT permitted at any time
- All issued Permits to Burn are CANCELLED
You are allowed to use a wood and/or solid fuel barbecue during this time, however it must be constructed and used in a way which prevents the escape of sparks or burning material, and is within a 3m fuel-free zone.
You are not allowed to use a barbecue when a Total Fire Ban has been declared, or when the Fire Danger Rating is High or above. To check the current Fire Danger Rating, or to find out if a Total Fire Ban has been declared, visit the Emergency WA website.
All landowners are reminded to check that any recent burn-offs are fully extinguished.
Further information is available on the Shire’s website on the Fire & Emergency Management page and 2024-2025 Fire Prevention Order.
Visit Emergency WA
View our Fire & Emergency Management information
View the 2024-2025 Fire Prevention Order
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