With current circumstances we can all understand that Emergency Services or anyone for that matter should exercise SOCIAL DISTANCING and not come into contact with others unless absolutely necessary.

It is therefore necessary to put in place special SOCIAL DISTANCING measures in relation to the Restricted Burning period and the issuing (or otherwise) of Permits. To limit the exposure/interaction the following conditions have been set out.

1. NO PERMITS will be issued until further notice (we encourage you to plan your burns for the open burning period when permits are not required)

2.Residents may burn if needed after 6pm so long as the following conditions are followed.

• 1sqm piles of garden refuse may be burnt without a permit between 6pm and 11pm
• ALL piles must be FULLY extinguished before midnight. (fully extinguished means no heat, smoke or steam and no white ash present where the fire was situated) and re-checked the next day
• There MUST be one adult person/s in attendance at all times, with running water able to reach 2 metres past any pile.
• NO burning if the Fire Danger Rating is VERY HIGH or ABOVE
• Ensure smoke is managed and you notify your neighbours.

***Keeping in mind COVID-19 is a respiratory virus/disease, we don’t want to aggravate those who may be sick, asthmatic or vulnerable having to expose themselves and others by going to the hospital/doctors for care.***

3. Fire Control Officers will be ACTIVELY patrolling the shire to ensure burning is not occurring during the day.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter given the circumstances. We all need each other during this time so let’s look out and after each other during this difficult time.

For further information on burning call the Fire and Burning Information line on 9290 6644 or go to our website. You can also sign up on our website to the SMS and be notified of changes to permits. All other fire related enquiries call 9290 6696 or email fse@mundaring.wa.gov.au