Bushfires can occur without warning in Australia during the hotter months (from October to May). Stay up to date ahead of travel with these tips.
Information before you travel:
- Burning guidelines are in place during the hotter months (October to May). These guidelines apply to the use of campfires, barbecues, fire pits and pizza ovens. Guidelines can change according to the season and the current fire danger rating. Visit the City of Busselton and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River websites for further information.
- Check the latest bushfire warnings and updates to any areas you plan to travel at the Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) – the government department that is responsible for fire and emergency services in Western Australia – via dfes.wa.gov.au and www.emergency.wa.gov.au
- If you plan to travel or stay near bushland, please be aware of potential risks that may occur during the bushfire season. Refer to the Bushfire Travellers’ Checklist from the DFES.
- If travelling by road in Western Australia, please visit mainroads.wa.gov.au and click though to road closure information.
- For travel in the rest of Australia, please visit the Australian Government’s Bureau of Meteorology – provides overall weather updates for all parts of Australia, including the latest fire warnings bom.gov.au.
- You can also check up-to-date news through: Bushfire Information Hotline – call 1300 362 361
