Published on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 8:03:31 AM
The Shire of Dundas is in a Restricted Burning period effective 1 April 2025.
From 1st April and 31st May, landowner or occupiers must obtain a Fire Permit from the Shire before any hazard reduction activities or burning off can commence. Permits are available from the Shire of Dundas Administration Office.
View the 2024-2025 FIREBREAK NOTICE here.
Permit Holders are reminded they must;
- Abide by all other conditions prescribed by the issuing Fire Control Officer and on the rear of the fire permit; and,
- Contact the issuing Fire Control Officer prior to igniting; and,
- Contact DFES Communications Centre Ph: 08 9395 9209 to log your burning permit prior to igniting; and,
- Fire Control Officers reserve the right not to issue Fire Permits based upon the permit holders’ abilities and/or local conditions within their brigade area.
- Permit Holders are reminded that fire permits are deemed invalid on days where the Fire Danger Rating is “HIGH” or above, as forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology.
- Permits can be suspended or cancelled at any time by any Fire Control Officer based upon local conditions or forecast weather conditions.
Please note: Certain climate or weather conditions may cause these periods to be extended or shortened.
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