Bushfire Watch and Act, Bullsbrook

A Bushfire Watch and Act has been issued for people west of Great Northern Highway, south of Warbrook Road, north of Maralla Road and east of Sawpit Road in the western part of Bullsbrook. Find more information on the Emergency WA website.

Permits to Burn Cancelled

Due to accelerating dryness and forecast weather conditions the City is cancelling all Permits to Burn effective midnight Tuesday November 12, 2019. No new permits will be issued. Residents are strongly urged not to carry out any permit free burning of small amounts of garden refuse. Any further questions can be directed to the City's Fire Team on 9267 9022.

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Online Fire Information Meeting - October 24, 2019

The City's online fire information meeting was held on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Find out more about the upcoming season.

Download Your 2019/20 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 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.

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.

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.

Asset Protection Zones

What is a Asset Protection Zone and why are they needed? What do I need to do to comply?

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