Burning Periods and Fire Danger Ratings

Current burning period

The Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River  has been extended by two weeks and will apply until midnight, Tuesday 28 March 2023. No fires can be lit in open air during this period.

This means that fuel reduction burns, garden refuse burns, campfires, and firepits are prohibited. Wood and solid fuel BBQs and pizza ovens can only be used on days where the Fire Danger Rating is below ‘High’.

Please note: The above dates have come into effect seven days ahead of the original schedule due to seasonal 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.  

Annual burning periods 

Prohibited Burning period from 16 December 2022 to 28 March 2023 - 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 period.

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]