Published on Tuesday, 21 September 2021 at 7:31:12 AM
A total fire ban has been declared for the Shire of Ashburton, today 21 September 2021.
At these times you must not:
- Open fires for the purpose of cooking, camping or outdoor entertainment are not allowed including fire pits and bonfires.
- Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, gas cutting is not allowed in the open air except for business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.
- Off-road activity using a four-wheel drive, quad bike, motorcycle, bobcat or similar vehicle, except for agricultural purposes or by business and industry if regulatory conditions are met.
If a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been imposed by your local government, off-road activity for agriculture or business and industry including harvesting is banned. Exceptions are made for essential services.
For a list of activities that can or cannot be carried out during a Total Fire Ban and conditions visit dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans or by telephoning the Total Fire Ban Information Line on 1800 709 355.
You could be fined up to $25,000 or jailed for 12 months or both if you breach a Total Fire Ban. View the Total Fire Bans for today and tomorrow by visiting www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#totalfirebans.
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