The Shire of Ravensthorpe Firebreak Notice 2026–2027 outlines the requirements for preparing and maintaining properties across the Shire of Ravensthorpe.

Property owners and occupiers should read the Notice carefully, as requirements vary according to property zone and size and several changes apply this year.

View or download:

📃Shire of Ravensthorpe Firebreak Notice 2026-2027

Variations

If you cannot meet the requirements of the Firebreak Notice, you may apply for a variation.

Applications close 1 October each year.

Variation application forms are available:

  • from the Ravensthorpe or Hopetoun Shire offices
  • by contacting the Shire during office hours to request a copy by email or post.

Annual Firebreak Notice timeline

The following dates apply each year.

Date Requirement
1 September Last day to apply for an individual Bushfire Management Plan.
1 October Last day to apply for a variation to the Firebreak Notice.
31 October - 31 March Firebreak compliance period. Properties must be maintained in accordance with the current Firebreak Notice.

Burning periods

Burning periods differ between rural land and residential, rural residential, rural smallholding and special use land.

Check the table that applies to your property.

Rural

Period
31 March - 19 September Unrestricted burning
20 September - 31 October Restricted burning - permits required
1 November - 31 January Prohibited burning
1 February - 30 March Restricted burning - permits required

Residential, rural residential, rural smallholding and special use land

Period
1 February - 31 October Restricted burning - permits required
1 November - 31 January Prohibited burning

Burning is prohibited on Labour Day, the entire Easter long weekend (from Good Friday - Easter Monday), Anzac Day and the King's Birthday public holiday.

Burning is also prohibited on Sundays, except between 1 March and 31 October.

A permit from a Fire Control Officer is required to burn during the Restricted Burning Period.

🔗 Find a Fire Control Officer

🔗Chief Bush Fire Control Officer and deputies

Need help preparing your property?

Property owners and occupiers who need assistance preparing their property to meet the requirements of the Firebreak Notice may wish to engage a local contractor.

🔗 View firebreak and compliance contractors

Emergency information

For bushfire warnings and incidents, visit Emergency WA or follow DFES.

You can also download the Emergency WA app to receive alerts.

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