Restricted Burning Time commencing 1 April 2022

Published on Monday, 28 March 2022 at 8:00:00 AM

The Restricted Burning Time commences on 1 April 2022. From this date, all burning within the Shire of Chittering will require a permit.

Please note that permits are subject to conditions. A Fire Control Officer may refuse to give you a permit if the conditions are not suitable.

To obtain a permit, please contact your local Fire Control Officer, details of which are in the Firebreak & Bushfire Hazard Reduction Notice 2021/22

Further to this, please note that burning is prohibited on any day when:

  • The fire danger index reaches VERY HIGH, SEVERE, EXTREME or CATASTROPHIC
  • Total Fire Ban has been declared

For more information please visit our Fire Safety page by clicking here.

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