Prohibited Burning Time commencing 1 December 2019

Published on Tuesday, 26 November 2019 at 9:00:00 AM

The Prohibited Burning Time commences on 1 December 2019. The following will be strictly prohibited:

• All forms of burning or uncontrolled flame in the 'open air' are strictly prohibited ('open air' means any open place, yard, field or construction area which is not enclosed by a building or structure)
• No lighting of camp fires, solid fuel BBQs, and wood fired pizza ovens or any uncontrolled flame in the open air in the Shire of Chittering 

The likelihood of Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans and Total Fire Bans increases during this period.

To keep up to date on when these bans are announced, here are some resources:

• Current incidents and emergencies - www.emergency.wa.gov.au 
• Current Total Fire Bans - www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#totalfirebans
• Sign up for SMS Warnings - https://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/services/emergency-services/smswarning.asp

Avoid activities in hot weather that could cause a spark, be prepared, always have a water source available.

Take care, prevent bushfires.

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