Current burning period
The Restricted Burning Period for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is now in place until midnight on 31 May 2024.
This means that a Permit to Burn is required prior to lighting any fire in the open air in accordance with the following , and includes the following conditions:
- Residents and landowners wanting to burn garden refuse on their property can apply for a Permit through their local Bush Fire Control Officer.
- Campfires and firepits are permitted on private property without a Permit but cannot be lit before 6pm and must be extinguished by 11pm. A Permit to Burn is required outside of these times.
- All approved Permits will be suspended on any day with a Fire Danger Rating of High or above. No campfires and firepits are to be lit on these days.
To check the current Fire Danger Rating or to find out if a Total Fire Ban has been issued, visit the Emergency WA website.
Find out more through the following links:
- Firepits, BBQs and Pizza Ovens
- Prepare for a Bushfire
- Total Fire Bans and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans