Published on Tuesday, 5 March 2024 at 9:49:28 AM

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Shire of Dardanup today, Tuesday, 5 March 2024, by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

The current weather conditions, plus winds gusting possibly 60kph and maximum temperature approx. 38 degrees.

At these times you must not:

• Open fires for the purpose of cooking, camping or outdoor entertainment are not allowed including fire pits and bonfires.
  
  
• Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, gas cutting is not allowed in the open air except for business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.
  
  
• Off-road activity using a four-wheel drive, quad bike, motorcycle, bobcat or similar vehicle, except for agricultural purposes or by business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.
  
  

For a list of activities that can or cannot be carried out during a Total Fire Ban and conditions visit dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans or by telephoning the Total Fire Ban Information Line on 1800 709 355.

Please note, you could be fined up to $25,000 or jailed for 12 months or both if you breach a Total Fire Ban.

For further information visit the DFES website at dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/bushfire/total-fire-ban

Keep an eye on Total Fire Bans via emergency.wa.gov.au

If you require further information, please contact the Shire of Dardanup Emergency & Ranger Services on (08) 9724 0307.

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