Learn about prescribed burns in the City, including why they are carried out, how to request a hazard-reduction burn on private property, and where planned burns are scheduled this season.
About prescribed burning
Prescribed bushland burning significantly reduces ground vegetation (fuel) that can increase fire risk during summer. It also supports the long-term health and biodiversity of natural bushland.
Planned prescribed burns 2026
Burns listed as postponed were delayed due to weather or other factors. These will be rescheduled after the prohibited burning period. In the meantime, the City may undertake other mitigation work such as tree pruning, weed control and mechanical fuel-load reduction.
| Suburb | Name | Address | Progress |
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Alexander Heights | Highview Park | 7 Highview Street |
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Alexander Heights | Middleton Park | 26 Middleton Road | Scheduled |
Ashby | Ashby Operation Centre | 1204 Wanneroo Road |
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Banksia Grove | Celadon Park | 80 Celadon Loop |
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Banksia Grove | Discovery Park | 2K Botanic Avenue |
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Banksia Grove | Honeypossum Park | 149 Grandis Boulevard |
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Carramar | Tranquil Park | 50 Tranquil Drive |
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Clarkson | McAllister Park | 2K Neerabup Road |
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Darch | Landsdale Park | 120 Landsdale Road | Postponed |
Girrawheen | Montrose Park | 40 Montrose Avenue | On Hold |
Gnangara | Lake Gnangara | 660 Alexander Drive |
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Koondoola | Koondoola A Reserve | 380 Marangaroo Drive |
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Landsdale | Hepburn Park | 357 Alexander Drive | On Hold |
Landsdale | Thaxter Park | 7 Thaxter Road |
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Marangaroo | Chancellor Park | 8 Aylesford Drive |
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Neerabup | Pinjar Park | 100 Pederick Road | Postponed |
Neerabup | Wattle Park | 610 Wattle Avenue | On Hold |
Quinns Rocks | Gumblossom Park | 17 Tapping Way | On Hold |
Quinns Rocks | Mindarie Park | 74 Mindarie Drive | On Hold |
Tapping | Alvarez Park | 37 Alvarez Parkway | On Hold |
Tapping | Spring Park | 80 Spring Hill |
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Two Rocks | Cassilda Park | 49 Cassilda Way | On Hold |
Two Rocks | Countryside Park | 66 Countryside Drive |
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Wanneroo | 212 Mary Street | 212 Mary Street |
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Wanneroo | Benmuni Park | 40 Benmuni Road |
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Wanneroo | Edgar Griffiths Park | 60 Garden Park Drive |
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Wanneroo | Estrel Park | 205 Benmuni Road | Completed |
Wanneroo | Lake Badgerup | 299 Benmuni Road |
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Wanneroo | Ridgewood Park | 15 Ridgewood Boulevard | Scheduled |
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Bushfire smoke and your health
Smoke from bushfires and prescribed burns can worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions. It may also cause coughing, shortness of breath and irritation of the eyes, nose and throat.
If there is a prescribed burn in your area, you can reduce exposure to smoke by:
Staying inside and keeping doors and windows closed.
Turning off air-conditioners.
Following medical advice if you have a condition affected by smoke.
For more advice, visit the Department of Health web page on smoke hazards from bushfires.
