Balingup Bush Fire Brigade

07/06/2026

The Balingup brigade was out assisting Bushfire Ready to demonstrate how to safely burn on your property, great work by our lieutenants and FCO

05/06/2026

31/05/2026

Heads up the Optus phone tower in Balingup has failed, so no Optus coverage in town

30/05/2026

DFES has issued a storm advice as tonight things may get a bit wild on the weather front. If you need some assistance rember the brigades mates at the SES are there to help. Take care everyone.

26/05/2026

The brigade is asking people to check and secure your burn piles ahead of the forecast wind with the incoming front, although it's green out there it is still very dry. We have had 2 call outs for escaped burns in the last 2 days, it only takes one ember and it's away

11/05/2026

⚠️ NO BURNING ALLOWED TODAY! ⚠️

Attention that live in the Shire - the Fire Danger Rating for today (Monday 11 May 2026) is HIGH, which means:

🚫 No burning is allowed, and all Permits to Burn are cancelled.

🚨 There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area - if one starts, your life and property may be at risk.

For the latest alerts and Fire Danger Ratings for your area, refer to Emergency WA 👉 https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

25/04/2026

⚠️ Unrestricted Burning Period starts Monday 27 April 2026 ⚠️

During the Unrestricted Burning Period, you may burn without a permit, and Winter is an ideal time to prepare your property for the next fire season. Here’s what you need to know:

📞 All burns must be registered with DFES via (08) 9395 9209

🔔 You must notify your neighbours of your burn prior to lighting up

❎ Due to smoke, no burning is allowed on land under 2000m2

🚧 Burns must be conducted in an area surrounded by firebreaks

👤 You must be present and in control of the burn at all times (preferably 2 able-bodied adults at minimum for the full duration), and have the ability to extinguish the fire at any moment through water or manual methods

🌿 Don’t burn damp, wet or green material (causes excessive smoke)

🧯 If your burn-off causes smoke to blow across public roads and reduce visibility, you must immediately extinguish the fire

Remember, no burning is allowed if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above, or a Total Fire Ban has been declared, regardless of the burning period. It is your legal responsibility to check prior to undertaking any burn (health legislation is also still applicable).

Dates are subject to change due to seasonal conditions or unpredictable circumstances. Speak with your local Fire Control Officer for further support and advice - contact details are available in the Fire Prevention Order which you can view on the Shire website, along with other safe burning and fire prevention resources 👉 https://www.donnybrook-balingup.wa.gov.au/services/fire-emergency-management

10/04/2026

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03/04/2026

The brigade would just like to remind everyone as the nights cool down, to check your chimney or have it checked by a professional before lighting the wood fire.

27/03/2026

Some sound advice from DFES. Take care over the next couple of days everyone.