Hazard reduction burning

Restricted Burning Period

1 April until 31 May annually (permits required).

Unrestricted Burning Period

1 June until 31 August annually.

Restricted Burning Period

1 September until 30 November annually (permits required).

Prohibited Burning Period

1 December until 31 March annually.

The City of Wanneroo may need to vary burning periods due to weather conditions. Period variations will be advertised on the City website, Facebook page and through the City's SMS notification service.

Garden refuse

During the restricted burning period, garden refuse may be burned WITHOUT a permit provided:

• The fire is lit between 6pm and 11pm and is completely extinguished before midnight of the same day.
• The material must be on the ground, and be no more than 1 metre wide and 1 metre high.
• There is no flammable material (other than that being burned) within 5 metres of the fire at any time.
• At least one able-bodied person is present at the site of the fire at all times until it is completely extinguished by the application of water.
• Only one heap may be burnt at any one time.
• The Fire Danger Rating is not High, Extreme or Catastrophic, nor has a Total Fire Ban been declared.
• Your neighbours have been informed that you will be burning material.
• A hose or spray pack is kept at hand to dampen down fierce fires.

Garden refuse may also be burnt WITHOUT a permit from 1 June to 14 September, and while there are no size or time restrictions when burning during this period, we recommend you contact your neighbours and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services on (08) 9395 9209 or (08) 9395 9210.

Cooking and firepits

A firepit is permitted WITHOUT a permit during the restricted burning period, ensuring the following is adhered to:

• The fire is lit between 6pm and 11pm, and is completely extinguished before midnight of the same day.
• The firepit must be no more than 1 metre wide and 1 metre high. Fires over this size will require a fire permit during the restricted burning periods.
• Only one firepit may be burnt at any one time.  If more than one firepit is being used at any one time a fire permit is required.
• Strong wind warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology must be taken into account to ensure the fire does not cause excessive smoke.

In the event of high or above fire danger ratings, a total fire ban, or a harvest, hot works or vehicle movement ban being declared, none of the above are permitted.

The online process is monitored weekdays during business hours and a permit may take up to four business days to approve.

Alternatively, you can apply in person at the Wanneroo Civic Centre located at 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo (weekdays between 8:30am and 5pm).

When you submit an online application for a fire permit, approval requirements will depend on the conditions of your burn. Most fire permits will be approved and emailed to you automatically if the burn area is smaller than 10sq metres and does not involve running fire or additional equipment. For larger, more complicated burns, a Fire Control Officer will review your request, and once approved, will email you a signed copy of your permit. Once you have received your signed copy, you will then be able to begin your burning as per your permit conditions.

For further information and guidelines on planning and implementing planned burns on your property, please visit Burn Smart on the Department of Fire and Emergency Services website.

Apply for Permit to Set Fire to the Bush

NOTE: All permit holder's mobile telephone numbers will be added to the City's SMS notification service for Permit cancellations, or if a Harvest, Hot Works, Vehicle Movement or Total Fire Ban is declared.

Prescribed bushland burning significantly reduces the amount of ground vegetation (fuel) that acts as a fire hazard during our summer months. Prescribed burning also helps maintain our natural bushland’s biodiversity.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services website has valuable information on why you should do planned burns and how to conduct a planned burn.

Planned prescribed burns 2025

Please note that the burns listed below as postponed were due to weather conditions and other factors beyond the City's control. These burns will be rescheduled after the prohibited burning period. In the meantime, the City is exploring other mitigation methods, such as tree pruning, weed control and other mechanical works to help reduce the fuel loads in these parks.

Bush Fire Brigades assistance

Use the form below to request a hazard reduction burn by the Bush Fire Brigades on private property.

Request a hazard reduction burn

Please email completed forms to: cesmwanneroo@dfes.wa.gov.au

For any queries contact the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer on 0428 101 132.