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Restricted Burning Period
19 September to 31 October (Inclusive)
Permits are required for all fires lit during the restricted burning times and must be obtained from your local Fire Control Officer who will explain the conditions under which fires may be lit.
Permits must be obtained for burning during restricted burning times
Vehicle And Machinery Movement Bans
It is your responsibility as a member of the local community to be aware of any bans in place before carrying out activities such as harvesting or driving in paddocks if conditions are not suitable. You could be fined for breaching a ban.
A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban or Vehicle Movement ban is a ban that individual local governments are responsible for implementing under the Bush Fires Regulations 1954 Section 38A, and/or Section 24C.
The Shire will impose the ban when the Chief Bushfire Control Office in consultation with Fire Control Officers are of the opinion that the use of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery during the heat of the day could cause a fire.
Please refer to the DFES website for more information: Click Here
The following options are available to find out if a ban has been imposed and review times:
- Contact the Shire office on 9823 1506 to sign up for out SMS alert system which will send an SMS to your mobile when a ban has been imposed or lifted in the Shire of Woodanilling
- ABC radio is also notified of bans and these are broadcast at set times during the day.
The responsibility remains on the individual to ensure these not a ban in place before carrying out an activity that may be banned.
Total Fire Bans
Total Fire Bans are considered by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services when the weather prediction for this area reaches a Fire Danger Index Rating of 60.
Total Fire Ban information on what can and cannot be done can be located on the DFES website under the Total Fire Ban heading.
If you require further clarification please contact your local Fire Control Officer.
Please refer to the DFES website for more information: Click Here
Weather Information
The Woodanilling district is covered under the Great Southern Beaufort Area.
Daily weather conditions and forecast can be obtained by listening to ABC Radio Morning Session between 6.30 and 7.00am.
Another method of obtaining weather conditions is to visit the Bureau of meteorology website: www.bom.gov.au where you can take the following steps:
- Review weather and warnings in Western Australia
- Fire weather warnings
- Western Australians Forecasts
- Fire weather forecast for SW land division (Beaufort District)
GOT 15 MINTUES TO BURN?
Over 90% of WA is bushfire prone and bushfires can start at any time. Whether you live in a regional area, the suburbs or the inner city, everyone needs to be prepared.
Creating a bushfire plan can take just 15 minutes and is the best way to keep you and your household safe.
