Bushfire Recovery

Hazards On Your Property After a Bushfire

Be aware of possible dangers on your property - fire-damaged trees may drop branches, smouldering logs may reignite, peat soils may be hot. 

• Information Sheet: Hazards on Your Property After a Bushfire

Asbestos Fire Contamination 

For instances of fire-damaged asbestos, please contact the Shire for information and assistance.

• Information Sheet: Asbestos Fire Contamination
• Further information about Asbestos 

Using Rainwater After a Bushfire

There may be ash, debris and residual fire retardant on roofs around the fire zone. It is recommended to disconnect gutters to allow rains to wash these away before reconnecting. If you suspect fire retardant has entered your water supply, please do not drink it, and contact the Shire.

• Information Sheet: Using Rainwater After a Bushfire
• Information Sheet: Fire Retardants and A-Class Foams  
• Further information about Water Quality 

Damaged Waste Water Systems

• Information Sheet: Damaged Waste Waste Systems

Bushfire Smoke

• Information Sheet: Bushfire Smoke
• Information Sheet: Cleaning Up a Smoke Affected Home

Food Safety In An Emergency 

• Information Sheet: Food Safety In An Emergency

Please dial 000 if you spot a flare-up. Please refer to Emergency WA for the latest information.