Fire Control
It is the owner/occupiers' responsibility to ensure that their properties are kept free of inflammable materials including long dry grass, leaves and any other material, which may ignite during a fire.
Burning off outside the townsite to reduce the level of inflammable material, may be done, but only under a permit, which must be obtained from a Ranger/ Fire Control Officer prior to any burning operation commencing and only between 6pm and 11pm on the same day. The fire must be completely extinguished by the application of water or earth no later than midnight on that same day. The permit will stipulate how many people must be in attendance throughout the burn.
Burning off is not permitted in the Broome townsite. On days of 'very high' or 'extreme' fire danger, no burning is permitted at all.
The Shire of Broome has a Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, which provides a valuable service for all residents. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer brigade member should contact Ranger Services.
Shire of Broome contact details
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9191 3456 |
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