Burning periods | Conditions |
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1 April to 31 May | Permits required |
1 June to 30 September | No permits required (rural and special rural properties only) |
1 October to 30 November | Permits required |
1 December to 31 March | Prohibited burning |
Important note: These dates may vary from season to season.
If you smell or see smoke please call 000. You can also check Emergency WA for updates on any fires in your area.
Conducting a planned burn (landowners)
It is recommended small landowners get familiar with the Burn SMART Guide published by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The guide outlines how to manage your fuel load and conduct a burn safely.
In periods where permits are required, you must not conduct a burn without receiving a valid permit from the City.
For enquiries, contact our Fire Control team on 9528 0333 or email firecontrol@rockingham.wa.gov.au
Prescribed burns (City land)
The City is responsible for the mitigation of bushfire risk on City-owned and managed land.
Prescribed burns help achieve asset protection and biodiversity. Prescribed burns reduce the impact of bushfire on our lands and surrounding communities by safely reducing fuel loads.
Burns will only be conducted during favourable weather conditions. When they occur, we recommend that you:
- close windows and doors
- keep laundry inside
- do not operate air-conditioning units and
- avoid the location of the prescribed burn site.
For current information about prescribed burns in the area, refer to the Emergency WA website.
People with asthma, pre-existing respiratory or other conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice and/or visit the Department of Health website for more information.