Commencement of Prohibited Burning Time

Published on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 at 1:07:05 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE

BUSH FIRES ACT 1954

PART III PREVENTION OF BUSH FIRES

SECTION 17 - COMMENCEMENT OF PROHIBITED BURNING TIME

Pursuant to Section 17 Bush Fires Act 1954 the Shire of Esperance advises it will bring forward the commencement of Prohibited Burning Time (PBT) Shire wide;

Prohibited Burning will commence from:
Midnight Thursday, 7 November 2024.

This is due to seasonal conditions and means;

  • Any active fires to be fully EXTINGUISHED by 6pm, Thursday 7 November.
  • NO fires are to be lit in the open air from this period, and
  • NO fire permits will be issued by Fire Control Officers prior to the commencement date.

Prohibited Burning is scheduled to end 1 February 2025 (Rural zones) and 10 March 2025 (Urban-Rural zone). Please keep up to date if there are any changes to the schedule dates.

This notice dated 6 November 2024.

Cr Ron Chambers                                                       Mr Phil Longmire

Shire President                                             Chief Bush Fire Control Officer

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