Bush Fire Burning Periods

Bush Fire Burning Period Information
Date Period Status
19 September* - 31st October (inclusive)

RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD

Permit to burn is required during this period

1 November - 14th February (inclusive)

PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD

All burning is prohibited during this period

15th February - 29th March (inclusive)

RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD

Permit to burn is required during this period

Harvest Ban Information Line (08) 9487 5677

All bans will be broadcast on ABC 531 AM radio.

To register your mobile number with the Shire of Moora for the Harvest Ban notification service, please click here

*Deferred Commencement of Restricted Buring
Pursuant to Section 18 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Shire of Moora advises it will be amending the Restricted Burning Time due to seasonal conditions. Please note the following:
  • Unrestricted Burning until 2 October 2024
  • Permits to Burn will not be required until 3 October 2024
  • Large burns to be registered with DFES Comms on (08) 9395 9210
We encourage the use of safe practices when using fire in the landscape, taking into consideration smoke impacting roads and the provision of fire units applicable to the burn size