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Current burning period
From 1 June 2025, we enter the UNRESTRICTED BURNING period up until 30 September 2025, unless advised otherwise.
Burning periods (indicative only)
The Shire of Mundaring has three burning periods for fire management.
Prohibited burning - December, January, February and March
All burning, including garden refuse, is prohibited during this period. If you see someone burning during the Prohibited Period, please phone Triple Zero (000).
Burning period dates may be varied due to climate or weather conditions. Variations will be advertised here, in local newspapers and the Shire's Facebook page.
Restricted burning - April, May, October and November
One (1) pile of garden refuse, up to 1 square metre in size, may be burnt between 6 pm and 11 pm without a permit, but only if all of the following conditions are met:
- Only one pile may be burnt at a time.
- The fire must be completely extinguished by midnight. This means no heat, smoke, steam, or white ash should remain.
- An adequate water supply must be available and capable of reaching the pile, and beyond, in case the fire escapes.
- An able-bodied adult must be present at all times while the fire is burning.
Burning is not allowed if:
- The Fire Danger Rating is High or above, or
- The wind speed exceeds 15 km/h.
Unrestricted burning - June, July, August, and September
No permits required. Exercise caution and manage smoke nuisance.
The material being burnt is vegetative or untreated wood, not commercial waste, or treated materials that will release noxious smoke.
Fires and emergencies
For ALL fires and emergencies call 000.
Fire Danger Ratings (Swan Inland North)
The Fire Danger Rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started.
From September 2022, the Fire Danger Rating system changed to a new Australian Fire Danger Rating System Nationally backed up by a new Fire Behaviour Index across Australia.
Ratings are forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology, based on weather and other environmental conditions such as fuel load.
- Moderate: Plan and prepare
- High: Be ready to act
- Extreme: Take action now to protect life and property
- Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas.
There will be no rating level for days where no action is required.
Shire of Mundaring’s fire weather district falls under the Swan Inland North. The new weather district starts from the Kalamunda/Mundaring border and extends north finishing between Regans Ford and Red Gully.
Visit DFES for more information.
DFES - Know your Fire Danger Rating
Total fire bans and Lake Leschenaultia
Total fire bans will be in place without the need for any formal declaration on days the rating is extreme and above.
Public access to Lake Leschenaultia is assessed on a regular basis during the summer to align with Fire Danger Ratings.
On days when the rating is extreme, the lake will be closed to the public but remain open to campers.
If the rating is catastrophic, the lake will be closed to the public and campers.
View Lake Closures
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans
The issuing of Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans will remain the same until changes to legislation and a new grassland model and Fire Behaviour Index and Fire Danger Rating is determined.
The new ratings will also change how Fire Danger Ratings are referenced within the Bush Fires Act 1954, Bush Fires Regulations 1954 and Bush Fires (Infringements) Regulations 1978.
Other important information
More information
For all fire emergencies where life or property is under threat, please call 000
Fire and burning information line on (08) 9290 6644
For general enquiries please get in touch with the Shire Fire Safety Team: