The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a total fire ban for the districts of Jarrahdale-Serpentine, Murray and Waroona.
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 at 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 four-wheel drive, quad bike, motorcycle, bobcat or similar vehicle, except for agricultural purposes or by business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.
If a harvest and vehicle movement ban has been imposed by your local government, off-road activity for agriculture or business and industry including harvesting is banned but exceptions are made for essential services.
For a list of activities that can or cannot be carried out during a total fire ban and conditions visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans or by calling the total fire ban information line on 1800 709 355.
You could be fined up to $25,000 or jailed for 12 months or both if you breach a total fire ban.
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