A Total Fire Ban has been Declared from 12am, Monday 20 January to 12am, Tuesday 21 January 2025
Published on Sunday, 19 January 2025 at 5:56:09 PM
Total Fire Bans are declared by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES) under the following circumstances:
• Severe weather conditions are forecast, or when widespread fires mean they don’t have the resources to fight more.
• The lighting of open-air fires or any other activity in the open air
that is likely to cause a fire.
• When fire weather conditions are most likely to threaten lives and property or when a fire is already underway and firefighting resources are committed.
Prohibited Activities During a Total Fire Ban
When a Total Fire Ban has been declared, it is illegal to carry out any activity that is likely to cause a fire including but not limited to:
• Driving a vehicle (4WD, motorbike or quad bike) in the bush or a paddock (off-road) where the vehicle will be in contact with vegetation. You can only use a vehicle on a road, track or in an area which has been sufficiently cleared of flammable material.
• Using barbeques or pizza ovens that burn solid fuel.
• Using welders or grinders outside
• Using equipment powered by an internal combustion engine in an area with vegetation.