Burning periods and fire danger ratings

Current burning period

The Restricted Burning Period (Autumn) for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River will begin at 12.01am on Saturday 5 April 2025 and will remain in place until Midnight on Monday 12 May, unless advised otherwise.

This means that a Permit to Burn is required prior to lighting any fire in the open air, in accordance with the following conditions:

• Permits to set fire to the bush are required for all burns at all times, including garden refuse burns.
• Solid fuel BBQs (including Pizza Ovens) and Campfires are now allowed on days where the Fire Danger Rating is Moderate or below in approved areas or with the landowner's permission.
• All issued Permits are suspended on any day with a Fire Danger Rating of HIGH or above, or during a Total Fire Ban.

To obtain a Permit, contact your local area Fire Control Officer. Please allow up to 72 hours for an FCO to attend your property to assess your Permit application.

To check the current Fire Danger Rating or to find out if a Total Fire Ban has been issued, visit the Emergency WA website or download the Emergency WA app. (Please note within Emergency WA website/app, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is part of the Capes Region.)  

Find out more through the following links:

• Permit to Burn
• Firepits, BBQs and Pizza Ovens
• Burning of Garden Refuse
• Fire Control Officers
• Firebreak Notice Requirements and Bushfire Information 2024-25

Annual burning periods 

The following are guidelines only, refer to Current Burning Period for up to date information.  

Prohibited Burning period from 23 December to 14 March (unless stated otherwise). Burning is NOT allowed.

Restricted Burning periods:

• 9 November - 22 December (Spring/Summer period).
• 15 March - 12 May (Autumn period).

A Permit to Burn is required during the Restricted Burning periods.

Please note: The above dates are subject to change at short notice due to variable weather conditions. Please monitor the Shire’s website and social media for updates and always call your area Fire Control Officer (FCO) or the Shire Rangers to check prior to lighting up. 

Fire danger ratings and bushfire warning system

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.

More information and contact

For more information, please contact the Shire on (08) 9780 5255 or email [email protected]