Burning Periods and Fire Danger Ratings

The Shire of Nannup has lifted the Prohibited Burning Period extension, taking into account seasonal conditions, and is now in the Restricted Burning Period from Friday 3 May 2024. Permits to burn are required during the Restricted Burning Period and can be obtained from your district Fire Control Officer (FCO). More information can be found HERE.

Restricted Burning Period 3 May 2024

Burning Times*

RESTRICTED** PROHIBITED RESTRICTED**
3 November to 17 December  18 December to 29 February  1 March to 14 May

* Burning times: Subject to change at short notice due to variable weather conditions within the Southern Forests fire weather district. 

** Permit to Burn required.

Fires must always be attended, and you must have the ability and means to extinguish the fire close at hand.

Fire Danger Ratings and Bushfire Warning Systems

The Fire Danger Rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started.

Ratings are forecast based on weather and other environmental conditions such as fuel load.

The ratings are:

  • Moderate
  • High
  • Extreme
  • Catastrophic

To view current fire danger ratings visit the Emergency WA website.

Tip: Insert your address (or suburb) into the 'Search Address' box.

Find out about the Australian Bushfire Warning System and how to prepare a bushfire plan.