Prohibited Burning Period Extended

The Prohibited Burning Period in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River has been extended by two weeks and will apply until midnight, Sunday 29  March 2020.

This means no fires can be lit in the open air. 

Chief Bushfire Control Officer, David Holland said the decision was made based on above average soil dryness levels and minimal rainfall forecast.

 “The Soil Dryness Index is still above average for this time of the year.

“Although there are possible showers forecast this weekend, it’s not looking like enough to consider opening the season.

“These considerations make it prudent for us to extend the Prohibited Burning Period to prevent potential ignition of fires.

“Most community members have been tremendously respectful of the fire restrictions and total fire bans that have been in place this fire season.

“Please continue to observe these fire restrictions,” said Mr Holland.

For more information about fire requirements during the prohibited period please refer to the Firebreak Notice and Bushfire Information 2019-2020 at http://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au