The Shire of Dundas is in an Unrestricted Burning period effective 1 June 2026

Published on Monday, 1 June 2026 at 9:00:00 AM

The Shire of Dundas is in an Unrestricted Burning period effective 1 June 2026.

Landowner/Occupiers do not require a permit to burn. However, all burns must still comply with the following minimum conditions:

• Must have a 3m wide firebreak around the area to be burnt; and,
• Either a hose connected to running water that can reach the burn area or a working firefighting unit, consisting a minimum of 400It water; and,
• Observe weather conditions so smoke does not impact the visibility of the any road network or be of nuisance to neighbours; and,
• Notify/contact your adjacent neighbours prior to ignition; and,
• All burns are to be logged via the DFES Communication Centre on 1800 198 140 (free call) prior to ignition.
• No burning is permitted on days where the Fire Danger Rating is high or above. 

Landowner/occupiers are reminded not to light any fire, unless you are fully prepared to take responsibility for it. Landowner/occupiers are responsible for any fire on their property until it's fully extinguished, this includes the smoke that may impact the visibility of road networks.

Fire Control Officers have the authority under Bush Fires Act 1954 to instruct request Landowner/occupiers to extinguish any fire deemed unsafe, at the risk of escaping, or to stop the lighting of fire during the unrestricted burning period.