Published on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at 9:55:44 AM
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS OF PROPERTIES
IN THE SHIRE OF GNOWANGERUP
2025/2026 FIREBREAK AND
FUEL HAZARD REDUCTION ORDER
Bush Fires Act 1954 – Section 33
FIREBREAKS MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SHIRE BY 15 OCTOBER 2025
AND MAINTAINED CLEAR OF ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIAL UP TO AND INCLUDING 30 APRIL 2026
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DATES YOU MUST REMEMBER
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RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
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PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD
*NO BURNING ALLOWED*
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RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
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15 OCTOBER TO 31 OCTOBER
You must obtain a permit to burn from your nearest Fire Control Officer
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1 NOVEMBER TO 16 FEBRUARY
*Protective Burning may be carried out between 4pm – 12 midnight provided you obtain a permit from your nearest Fire Control Officer
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17 FEBRUARY TO 30 APRIL
You must obtain a permit to burn from your nearest Fire Control Officer
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You must obtain a permit to burn from your nearest Fire Control Officer during Restricted and Prohibited Burning Periods
IN CASE OF FIRE - FOR ALL EMERGENCIES
PHONE 000
Base Operator 0427 281 018
Harvest Ban/Vehicle Movement Hotline 9827 1711
For the full firebreak notice please click here.
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