Fire Safety & Temporary Suspension of Permits to Burn
Published on Monday, 9 November 2026 at 1:35:44 PM
With the Bridgetown Blues Festival bringing a large number of visitors to town this weekend, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes wishes to advise residents and accommodation hosts of temporary fire safety measures in place from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026. Following consultation with local emergency management personnel, these measures have been established due to increased risk factors, limited volunteer emergency service availability, and visitors who may be unfamiliar with local fire conditions.
- During this period, Permits to Burn will not be issued by the Shire.
- Request for accommodation hosts to prohibit all open outdoor fires including fire pits, backyard fires, and burn barrels, and ensuring guests are advised that outdoor flames are strictly not permitted over the weekend.
For further information regarding burning permits or fire safety, please contact the Shire Administration Office on (08) 9761 0800.