Bushfire information & support

Find information and other resources for the bushfire 2021.

Bushfire 2021

ANZAC Day public holiday

The City's Administration Centre and libraries will be closed for the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday April 26. Rubbish bin and pre-booked verge collections are not affected and will occur as normal. If you require urgent assistance on this day please call 9267 9267.

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COVID-19 latest information

If you are visiting any City facilities from Monday, February 15 2021, you must register using the SafeWA smartphone app or the paper register available.

City's response to COVID-19

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Bushfire financial assistance

Financial assistance is available for people impacted by the bushfires. Find out more.

Financial support

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Bushfire 2021 dashboard

Latest updates and information in support of the Wooroloo fires, including returning to your property, financial support, counselling, ways to help, pets & animal welfare and access.

Download Your 2020/21 Fire Season Guide

This booklet includes vital information on fire safety on your property, bushfire management plans, asset protection zones, firebreaks and fire service access, burning restrictions, fire safety bans and hazard reduction.

Burning Restrictions

Lighting fires on your property can be extremely dangerous. Prohibited and Restricted burning dates are set according to seasonal conditions and may be adjusted.

Fire Safety Bans

When a Total Fire Ban or a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared it is illegal to carry out any activity that is likely to cause a fire.

Fire Breaks & Hazard Reduction

Property owners in the City of Swan are required to reduce fire hazards and install fire breaks prior to November 1 and maintain their property in that condition until April 30 inclusive.

Bush Fire Control Officers

The City of Swan has appointed people as Bush Fire Control Officers under the Bush Fires Act 1954, Part IV Division 1 Section 38.

Burn Permit Information

Bush Fire Control Officers from the Brigades are volunteers and their ability to issue permits may vary in some instances.

Online fire information

The City held an online fire information meeting in 2019. View the presentation for general information and fire tips.

The City of Swan acknowledges the Whadjuk (Noongar) people, who are the traditional custodians of this country. We pay respect to their culture, history and their elders past and present.

Bushfire information & support

ANZAC Day public holiday

COVID-19 latest information

Bushfire financial assistance

Fire

Bushfire 2021 dashboard

Download Your 2020/21 Fire Season Guide

Burning Restrictions

Fire Safety Bans

Fire Breaks & Hazard Reduction

Bush Fire Control Officers

Burn Permit Information

Online fire information

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