Current burning period

We are currently in a RESTRICTED BURNING period effective Tuesday 1 October to Saturday 30 November, unless otherwise advised.

Garden refuse you can burn without a permit

Residents can burn a small pile of garden refuse without a permit, under the following conditions:

  • 1sqm piles of garden refuse may be burnt without a permit between 6 pm and 11 pm.
  • No more than one pile of garden refuse is to be burnt at any one time.
  • A permit to burn before 6 pm is required, and all permit conditions must be followed.
  • One able-bodied adult person must be in attendance at all times or as specified on your permit.

The following requirements must be carried out by the responsible person in attendance:

  • Piles to be fully extinguished by midnight. Fully extinguished means no heat, smoke or steam, or
    white ash is to be present where the fire was situated.
  • The persons responsible for the lighting of piles are required to check the Fire Danger Rating
    and weather conditions to ensure burning is allowed at that time

Did you know? You can view today's fire danger rating at the bottom of this webpage.

How to apply for a Permit to Burn

Apply Online

The online permit system allows for some permits to be automatically approved such as:

  • Up to sixteen 1 sqm piles of garden refuse at one time
  • Fire Pit (if lighting before 6pm).

Permits for the following types of fires will be sent to your local brigade by email for their assessment and approval:

  • Running fire
  • Bonfires
  • Windrows.

Once approved, you will receive your permit by email with any additional conditions added by a Fire Control Officer. Please note, if your permit requires brigade approval this may not be carried out until the following Saturday morning when volunteers are on station.

Apply for Permit

      Apply in person

      You can attend your local Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade in person on a Saturday morning between 9am to 10am, to apply for a permit.

      Permit to Burn (terms and conditions)

      • There are standard conditions on your permit that must be adhered to. If any special conditions are required, these will be included with the standard conditions.
      • The permit is only approved once you receive an email confirmation with a Permit number.
      • Permits automatically approved will allow for burning to take place each day from 9am until midnight.
      • Permits will only be valid for 7 days (the 7 days will commence from the time the permit is approved and been emailed to the applicant)
      • A Fire Control Officer may contact you if further information is required.
      • Your local brigade will be notified of your permit for their operational awareness.
      • If required, Fire Control Officers may visit your property to ensure conditions of the permit are being met.
      • You must provide proof of your permit in paper/electronic form if requested by a Fire Control Officer.
      • Permits to Burn record the basic information about the burn such as the applicant’s name and address, the location and nature of the burn.
      • Online permit holders will be sent a reminder of their permit expiring one day before the date of expiration.
      • For all Emergencies Call 000.

      More information

      For all Fire Emergencies where life or property is under threat, please call 000

      Fire and Burning Information line on (08) 9290 6644

      Shire of Mundaring Fire Safety Team can be contact via the below for general enquiries