The NSW Rural Fire Service has advised that the Bush Fire Danger period ceased on 1st April 2021 and unless otherwise advised sooner will be re-enacted as of 1 October 2021.

A person who lights a fire without the required approvals is guilty of an offence, with penalties including large fines and/or imprisonment.

Every landholder has a responsibility to prevent fire from spreading from their property and there can be serious consequences for people who light fires and leave them unattended.  A requirement of the approval process is that there must be a responsible adult in attendance at all times that the fire is alight.   An escaped hazard reduction can be very difficult for firefighters to contain.

 

PENALTIES FOR OFFENCES

FAILURE TO COMPLY ANY APPROVAL MAY RESULT IN AN ON THE SPOT FINE OF $500 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR $1000 FOR A CORPORATION. IN THE EVENT OF A PROSECUTION, THE MAXIMUM PENALTY IS $5500 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND $11000 FOR A CORPORATION

All Enquiries - Customer Service - Wollondilly Shire Council -  (02) 4677 1100.