From 1 November 2025 until 17 February 2026, the Shire of Merredin is in the Prohibited Burning Period. During this time, no burning is permitted.
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans will be put in place when the use of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery are considered high bushfire risk activities.
Total Fire Bans are declared by DFES when severe weather conditions are forecast or when widespread fires mean they don’t have the resources to fight more.
To check if there is a Harvest Ban or Total Fire Ban in place in the Shire of Merredin, call 9041 2999.
To receive SMS alerts advising of Harvest and Total Fire Bans, complete this form on the Shire of Merredin website here.
Permits are required during the Restricted Burning Period from 16 September 2024 - 31 October 2024, and 18 February 2025 - 16 March 2025.
Please note the following:
Burn start date must be at least three working days from the application date (for example if you wish to burn on the weekend the application needs to be made on Wednesday or before). Burn End Date must be a maximum of 14 days from Start Date.
Please be advised that burning is not permitted on Sundays or public holidays.
Fire Control Officers are not obliged to issue permits and they may advise on alternatives to burning. Please remember Fire Control Officers are volunteers and their availability to issue permits may vary. Permits cannot be issued over the phone and should a Fire Control Officer refuse to issue a permit, it is a breach of the Bush Fires Act 1954 to request a permit from another Fire Control Officer.
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