Property Owner Information
Restricted and Prohibited Burning Periods
Dates are inclusive. Please contact your local Fire Control Officer to obtain a Permit to Burn during the restricted burning periods. Current contact details for the brigades can be found here.
| RESTRICTED BURNING - Permits to burn are required |
1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026 |
| PROHIBITED BURNING - No burning is permitted. |
1 November 2026 to 1 March 2027 |
| RESTRICTED BURNING - Permits to burn are required |
2 March 2027 to 15 April 2027 |
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BURNING PROHIBITED - during the Easter period 26 - 29 March 2027
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Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans and Total Fire Bans
For more information on Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans and Total Fire Bans, visit the Department of Fire & Emergency Services.
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans
During periods of elevated fire danger, the Shire may impose a Harvest Ban and/or Vehicle Movement Ban to reduce the risk of fire ignition and spread.
When a ban is in effect, harvesting operations must cease, and the use of vehicles, machinery, or equipment powered by an internal combustion engine on land containing vegetation is prohibited, unless otherwise exempt under the relevant legislation or permit conditions.
To assist with fire management and operational responses, the Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup is divided into four designated harvest ban zones. Any Harvest Ban declared for a specific zone will automatically apply to both the Broomehill and Tambellup townsites.
Property owners, contractors, and operators are responsible for ensuring they are aware of current ban conditions before commencing work.
Please refer to the map below for details of the harvest ban zones and their boundaries.
Total Fire Bans
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) is declared by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) when weather conditions or fire activity create an extreme risk of fire.
Total Fire Bans are generally declared during periods of severe fire weather, such as high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity, but may also be imposed outside the traditional fire season if conditions warrant.
A Total Fire Ban prohibits activities that are likely to start a fire. Agricultural harvesting activities are not automatically prohibited under a TFB unless additional restrictions apply.
To check whether a Total Fire Ban is currently in place, visit Emergency WA .
Broadcasting of Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans and Total Fire Bans
SMS Emergency Notification Service
The Shire uses an SMS notification to communicate updates on emergencies, road closures, harvest and vehicle movement bans and any other advice as required. Please contact the Shire office on 9825 3555 to register your number with the service, email the Shire or submit an Online Customer Enquiry Form providing your full name and mobile number.
Fire Break Notice 2026-2027
Please be aware that it is your responsibility as a property owner to meet the requirements set out under this notice. If for any reason you are unable to meet these obligations, please contact the Shire.
Fire Break Notice 2026 - 2027
Annual Property Compliance Inspections
Officers authorised under the Bush Fires Act 1954 will be conducting inspections prior to and during the fire season to ensure compliance. Officers and contractors can legally enter your property for this purpose.
For more information about ensuring your property is compliant for the fire season, please refer to the Fire Break Notice.
Changes to Requirements for 2026 - 2027
