03/10/2026
The Restricted Burning Period has begun, as of today, 3rd October 2026 for the City of Kwinana. Here are a few things you should know before lighting up.
⚠️Burning is a no go if the rating is HIGH or above, in our fire weather district "Swan Coastal South".
⚠️Ensure you have the means to control not just the fire you plan to have, but the fire you might end up with.
⚠️Remain in attendance at your burn until extinguished.
🚫 Burning is not allowed on properties in the urban and industrial areas.
If you are burning a single pile of garden refuse, you may burn it under the following conditions:
👉 The fire danger must be Moderate or below;
👉 The pile can be no bigger than 1m in any dimension;
👉 No flammable matter is to be within 5m of the fire;
👉 The fire is lit between 6pm and 11pm and is completely extinguished before midnight on the same day;
👉 At least one person is present at the site of the fire at all times until it is completely extinguished; and
👉 When the fire is no longer required,the person ensures that the fire is completely extinguished.
👉 Register your burn with the DFES Communications Centre on (08) 9395 9209 to avoid a visit from us.
🚫 If you cannot meet all of the conditions above, you will need a FREE permit from a Fire Control Officer (FCO). Call (08) 9439 0400 to contact a FCO.
🔥🔥If you lose control of your burn or see an un-attended fire call 000 immediately.🔥🔥
For more information please visit https://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/property-and-pets/community-safety/fire-permits,-burn-offs,-fire-breaks-and-preventio %20for%20a%20fire%20permit
City of Kwinana
Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA
Learn about fire permits and responsible burn offs. Official guidance about fire permits, annual fire bans, restricted burning periods, fire breaks and bushfire prevention.
