Bush Fire Control

For information regarding restricted and prohibited burning periods, fire permits or other detailed fire control information, please contact the Shire of Menzies on 08 9024 2041; or

Chief Fire Control Officer: Garth Marland 0408 494 925 

Deputy Chief Fire Control Officer: Ray MacKay 0427 663 703

Restricted Burning Period 1

18 September 2022 to 31 October 2022 (inclusive)

Prohibited Burning Period

1 November 2022 to 30 April 2023 (inclusive)

Restricted Burning Period 2

1 May 2022 to 31 May 2022 (inclusive)

Unrestricted Season

1 June 2022 to 17 September 2022

Dates may change according to seasonal conditions, which will be advertised on the Shire of Menzies website. 

All burning is prohibited on days where:

• the fire Danger Rating is very High or above, 
• a Total Fire Ban is declared, or
• a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is declared.