Burn Periods and Fire Danger Ratings

Burn Periods

RESTRICTED

PROHIBITED

RESTRICTED

3 November to 19 December 2025

20 December 2025 to 27 March 2026

 28 March to 2 May 2026
  • Burning times are inclusive and subject to change at short notice due to variable weather conditions within the Southern Forests fire weather district.

PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD – YOU MUST NOT LIGHT A FIRE

  Call 000 to report a fire 

The Shire of Nannup is committed to ensuring the safety of our community by reducing fire risks, particularly during the bushfire season.

In accordance with the powers delegated under subsection 17(10) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, notice is given in accordance with subsection 17(7) of the Act that:

The Prohibited Burning Period was suspended on MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2026

Decisions may be reviewed having regard for the seasonal conditions applicable at that time.   


RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD – PERMIT TO BURN REQUIRED

The Restricted Burning Period has been adjusted and will be suspended as of 5AM ON SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026 

See the Notice: Suspension of Restricted Burning Period

You must have a PERMIT TO BURN (from your areas Fire Control Officer) in the RESTRICTED PERIOD as noted above. * This date is subject to change at short notice due to variable weather conditions within the Southern Forests fire weather district.

Please note the following steps:

  1. Before you apply for your PERMIT TO BURN please read the relevant information on this website in preparation along with the current ‘Bushfire Risk Compliance - Notice Requirements’. Hardcopies of this and other helpful DFES publications are available from our office.

  2. Find your areas FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (FCO) – BUSHFIRE BRIGADE CONTACTS to apply for your permit.
    For the current list of FCO’s in each district click on the link: Fire Control Officers

  3. You must make sure you comply and understand all the requirements:
    • As advised by the Fire Control Officer
    • As stated on your Permit document
    • As per the Bushfire Risk Compliance Notice (available from Shire office or website)
    • As set out by Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
    • Fires must always be attended, and you must have the ability and means to extinguish the fire close at hand.

  Call 000 early if you require assistance to control an escaped burn   

You will be required to register your burns with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) on (08) 9395 9209 (as per your permit) and ensure you have the right equipment for what you are burning and ensure that you are burning manageable sizes.

For more information from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) see:  DFES Planned Burns

To help you burn safely there is also a range of free DFES booklets available from the Shire office.

 

OPEN BURNING PERIOD - IIMPORTANT INFORMATION

As the Shire of Nannup enters the Open Burning Period, you are not required to obtain a permit to burn.

However, please ensure you follow the steps below to help keep everyone safe:

  1. Register your burn with DFES by calling 08 9395 9209 in the 24hr period prior to lighting up, no earlier please.
    This helps avoid unnecessary callouts by our volunteer fire brigade, as DFES will be aware of your burn location and activity.

  2. Monitor your burn at all times
    Never leave a fire unattended.

  3. Be properly prepared
    Ensure you have suitable firefighting equipment on hand and only burn material in manageable sizes.

  If a burn escapes or becomes difficult to control - Call 000 immediately 

For more information on safe burns, collect free DFES publications from Shire office, or visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) website:  DFES Planned Burns

Fire Danger Ratings and Bushfire Warning Systems

The Fire Danger Rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started.

Ratings are forecast based on weather and other environmental conditions such as fuel load.

The ratings are:

  • Moderate
  • High
  • Extreme
  • Catastrophic

To view current Fire Danger Ratings visit the Emergency WA website.

Find out about the Australian Bushfire Warning System and how to prepare a bushfire plan.