Burning Restrictions & Bans
Lighting fires on your property can be extremely dangerous. Prohibited dates are set according to seasonal conditions and are adjusted when required.
View the 2025- 2026 Firebreak Notice here
The Shire of Dundas is in a Restricted Burning period effective 1 October 2025.
From 1 October and 30 November 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.
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.
This notice is dated 1 October 2025.
Read the Pubic Notice here.
Current Bans & Alerts
To keep up to date with current bans and emergency alerts please check Emergency WA and the DFES Facebook Page and website
Burning Periods
Burning periods can alter without notice. If you are unsure, please contact us to see if you are allowed to burn.
Restricted Burning Time
1 October to 30 November
1 April to 31 May
- A permit is required to burn during these times.
Prohibited Burning Time
1 December to 31 March
- No fires are to be lit in the open air during this time.
Unrestricted Burning Time
1 June to 30 September
- Fires can be lit without a permit.
- Prior to burning to check incoming weather conditions.
- Please provide notice to your surrounding neighbours
- Contact DFES Communication Centre to register burn Ph: 1800 198 140 (free call).
Total Fire Bans
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) are responsible for the placing of a Total Fire Ban on any area.
"During a Total Fire Ban you are not allowed to light, maintain or use a fire in the open air, or carry out any activity in the open air that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire."
Information about what a Total Fire Ban means and how it affects you can be found on the DFES website Bushfire Fact Sheet Total Fire Ban. Additional assistance is provided in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions page.
Bushfire Warning Levels
DFES and the Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions issue bushfire warnings in Western Australia.
The bushfire warning levels are:
Advice: A fire has started but there is no immediate danger. Stay alert and watch for signs of a fire. Be aware and keep up to date.
Watch and Act: A fire is approaching and there is a possible threat to lives or homes. You must start to act. If your plan is to leave, make sure you leave early. If your plan is to stay, check all your equipment is ready. Only stay and defend if you are mentally and physically prepared.
Emergency Warning: An out-of-control fire is approaching fast and you need to take immediate action to survive. If you haven’t prepared your home it is too late. You must leave now if it is safe to do so, or seek shelter.