Published on Friday, 10 April 2026 at 11:07:20 AM
The Prohibited Burning Period will end at midnight on Friday, 10 April 2026. From Saturday, 11 April 2026, the Shire of Dardanup will enter its Restricted Burning Period, which will remain in effect until Saturday, 25 April 2026, subject to extension.
You WILL need a fire permit to:
- Light a bonfire.
- Burn garden waste.
- Clear pasture through burning.
- Burn private bushland.
Permits can be obtained from your local Fire Control Officer:
- Burekup: Clay Rose (Deputy CBFCO North) – 0429 194 735
- Dardanup Central: Brendan Putt – 0409 087 952
- Eaton Townsite: Chris Hynes (Chief BFCO) – 0428 825 496
- Ferguson: Lyndon Skeers – 0407 424 147
- Joshua Crooked Brook: Jeffery Duncombe – 0429 204 011
- Upper Ferguson: Grant Ratcliffe – 0419 865 483
- Waterloo: Robert Drennan (Deputy CBFCO South) – 0427 263 243
- Wellington Mills: Russell Harvie – 0408 931 387
- West Dardanup: Neil Dyer – 0418 588 159
You DON'T need a permit for:
- Outdoor barbeques.
- Pizza ovens.
- Fire pits.
Just remember to clear the surrounding area of flammable materials to prevent stray embers from igniting nearby vegetation.
Campfire restrictions in DBCA-controlled areas:
If you're camping in areas managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), additional rules may apply, including limits on campfire timing and the use of designated fire pits only.
For any questions, contact Shire of Dardanup Ranger Services on (08) 9724 0307 or email rangers@dardanup.wa.gov.au
Caption: One of the Shire of Dardanup's Rangers Paul, out and about installing the Fire Permit Required signage as the Shire enters its Restricted Burning Period from 11 April to 25 April 2026.
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