Fire Danger Ratings
For fire or life-threatening emergencies call 000
Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire. They do not indicate the chance of a fire occurring, although this is a common misconception.
You can find the daily fire danger ratings for your property by visiting Fire Danger Ratings - EmergencyWA Warnings & Incidents
The white bar under Moderate indicates No Rating for days where no proactive action is required by a community. This does not mean that fires cannot happen, but that any fires that start are not likely to move or act in a way that threatens the safety of the community.
A video explaining the Australian Fire Danger Ratings can be found at Australian Fire Danger Ratings
More information about the ratings is available at Australian Fire Danger Rating System
Bushfire and Fire Protection
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) helps the community prepare, prevent and respond safely to disasters, and is the lead agency for bushfire control in the state. For more information, visit their website.
Bushfire control
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Chief Bushfire Control Officer is responsible for monitoring, reporting and controlling bushfires within City boundaries. They have responsibilities and delegated powers under the Bush Fires Act 1954, which includes liaising with other Bush Fire Control Officers at rural stations.
Camping or Residential Fire Pits
Camping or Cooking Fires
In accordance with the provisions of Section 25(1a) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 the lighting of camping or cooking fires is prohibited on all land within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder during the Prohibited Burning Time. This prohibition does not apply to a gas appliance that does not consume solid fuel comprising of a fire, the flame of which is encapsulated by the appliance.
A burning off permit is not required for cooking fires during prohibited burning times.
Fire Pits and Hangi Pits in residential areas
Fire pits and Hāngī can only be used during the allowed and restricted burning periods (1 April to 31 October). They cannot be used if there is a total fire ban or harvest and vehicle movement ban declared or the fire danger rating is high or above.
Fire pits and Hāngī are not permitted to be used during the prohibited burning period – 1 December to 31 March.
Fire pits are permitted on all sizes of land. Please ensure you have a 5-metre clearance of flammable material and a water source nearby. Precautions should be taken to avoid nuisance smoke.
Bushfire Risk Management Plan
The City’s Bushfire Risk Management Plan (BRMP) identifies assets at risk of bushfire and recommends actions to respond to those risks. The Plan outlines strategies to treat bushfire risk through the use of mitigation works and community awareness programs.
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Quicklinks
Warning Systems - DFES
Bushfire Overview - Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Total Fire Ban - Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Bushfire Risk Management Plan