Prohibited burning - December to March

All burning, including the burning of garden refuse, is prohibited during this period. If you see someone burning during the Prohibited Burning Period, call Triple Zero (000). Burning period dates may be varied due to climate or weather conditions. Any changes will be advertised on this website, in local newspapers and on the Shire's Facebook page.

Restricted burning - April, May, October and November

One pile of garden refuse, up to 1 square metre in size, may be burnt between 6pm and 11pm without a permit, provided all of the following conditions are met:

• Only one pile is burnt at a time
• The fire is completely extinguished by midnight, with no remaining heat, smoke, steam or white ash
• An adequate water supply is available and capable of reaching the fire and surrounding area if the fire escapes
• An able-bodied adult is present at all times while the fire is burning.

Burning is not permitted if:

• The Fire Danger Rating is High or above
• Wind speeds exceed 15km/h.

Any burning outside these conditions requires a Permit to Burn.

Unrestricted burning - June to September

A Permit to Burn is not required during the Unrestricted Burning Period. However, you should exercise caution, ensure fires are properly controlled, and take steps to minimise smoke nuisance to neighbours and road users.

Permit to Burn, permits are available online or from your local Brigade on Saturday mornings. 

Apply for a Permit to Burn

Total Fire Bans are declared on days when fires are most likely to threaten lives and property. This is because of predicted extreme fire weather or when there are already widespread fires, and firefighting resources are stretched. Occasionally, Total Fire Bans may be declared outside of a fire season (such as in May or June) due to other factors such as higher temperatures and expected strong winds preceding a storm front. When a Total Fire Ban is active, it is illegal to light an open-air fire or conduct any activity that could start a fire.

The DFES website provides mor information on prohibited activities. Some of these activities are prescribed in the Bush Fires Regulations 1954, meaning they can be carried out during a Total Fire Ban, provided you comply with the conditions listed. Businesses, public authorities or industries may be given an exemption for activities not prescribed in the Regulations, as long as conditions are met to ensure the activity does not start a fire.

Learn more about Total Fire Bans 

Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans are issued by the Shire of Mundaring's Chief Bush Fire Control Officer when the Grassland Fire Behaviour Index reaches a level that significantly increases the risk of fire. These bans restrict the use of engines, vehicles, plant and machinery that may ignite a fire during certain times of the day. When a ban is in place, information will be published here on the Shire's website, social media channels, SMS notifications and the Fire and Burning Information Line (9290 6644).

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