RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD
The Shire of Cranbrook is now in an Restricted Burning Period.
1/10/24 TO 31/10/24 (all dates inclusive) The law requires that a person shall not set fire to the bush during the Restricted Burning times unless he/she has:
1. Obtained a permit in writing from a Bush Fire Control Officer.
2. Notified all neighbours and a Bush Fire Control Officer.
3. Notified a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions – Parks and Wildlife Service officer if the fire will be within 3km of a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions – Parks and Wildlife Service Reserve.
The following conditions must be complied with when burning is carried out:
1. At least three able bodied persons must be in attendance.
2. At least one fire unit must be in attendance.
3. Any other conditions that are prescribed by the Fire Control Officer.
4. It remains the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure the validity of permit due to weather conditions prior to commencement of burning.
CAMPING AND COOKING FIRES
No camping or cooking fires are permitted within the Shire of Cranbrook 1 November to 14 February each year. (Dates Inclusive).
During 1 October to 30 October and 15 February to 30 April each year (Dates Inclusive):
A camping and cooking fire is defined as:
A solid fuel fire and/or barbeque which is contained in a designated fire pit or fire safe receptacle or a wood fired pizza oven
That meet the safety requirements detailed in Section 25 (1) (a) of the Bushfires Act 1954. Camping and cooking fires not contained by one of the above mentioned practices, are not permitted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO OWNERS AND / OR OCCUPIERS OF LAND IN THE SHIRE OF CRANBROOK
PURSUANT to the powers contained in Section 33 of the Act, you are hereby required on or before the 15th day of November, to plough, burn, scarify, cultivate, chemically spray or otherwise clear firebreaks or fuel free areas and thereafter maintain them free of all flammable materials until the 15th day of April.
To receive emergency notifications please contact the Shire Administration Officer and speak to one of our staff members about being added to our register.