Published on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 10:28:25 AM
Public Notice - BUSH FIRES ACT 1954
PART IIl PREVENTION OF BUSH FIRES
SECTION 18 - RESTRICTED BURNING TIME (POSTPONED)
Pursuant to Section 18 Bush Fires Act 1954 the Shire of Esperance advises it will
postpone the commencement of its Restricted Burning Time.
Restricted Burning Time will now commence on Friday, 25 September 2026 for ALL
ZONES.
This due to current seasonal conditions and to provide additional time for the Shire to
implement an online permit to burn system.
Please note: The Shire of Esperance encourages all Landowner/Occupiers carrying
out any burning off activities upon their land, to please log their activities by calling
DFES Communications on Ph: 08 9395 9209. This will assist with volunteer resources
unnecessarily responding to private burns, mistaken as a reported fire.
This notice dated 15 September 2026.
Shane Burge
Chief Executive Officer
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