Bush Fire Control
Restricted fire season exists all year within the City of Karratha.
Fire permits are REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES for any open air fires.
Lighting of fires in the open air within the City of Karratha for the purpose of camping or cooking are prohibited on days of Very High, Severe, Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger forecast (this includes gas cooking appliances).
Penalties
Minor Offences (Infringement Notice) | Penalty |
Failing to produce a Permit to Burn | $100.00 |
Lighting a fire in the open air | $250.00 |
Lighting a fire to destroy refuse contrary to conditions | $250.00 |
Setting fire to bush during restricted burning times | $250.00 |
Failure of the occupier of the land to extinguish a bush fire | $250.00 |
Failure to comply with a notice to plough or clear firebreaks | $250.00 |
Major offences will result in court action with penalties ranging from $500 to $25,000 or imprisonment for twenty (20) years or both.
Permit to Burn
Information required for a Permit to Burn:
- Name of the person conducting the burn.
- The location, lot number and/or street address of the property to which the permit will apply to.
- What fire fighting equipment and resources you have and is it in good working order?
- Supply a safety plan.
- What is the size of the burn to take place?
- Are fire breaks installed and can an emergency fire unit gain access to the area being burnt?
- What materials are you proposing to burn?
Note: Applying for a Permit to Burn does not mean it will be automatically issued.
Please contact the Ranger Co-ordinator on 9186 8535 for fire permits.
The City of Karratha’s Waste facility sites are free for residential rubbish including green waste.