News
Festive period fire ban
Em Jensen
Dec 20 2024
1 min read

FIRE permits have been suspended in the Far West between December 22 until January 5, 2025 inclusive, with no new fire permits to be issued over this time period.

Permits issued prior to December 22 will be valid till 11.59pm on December 21, 2024.

The suspension will allow RFS volunteers to spend the holiday period with their families.

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