Harvest, Vehicle Movement and Hot Works Ban
Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 9:23:07 AM
The Shire of Northam advises a Harvest, Vehicle Movement and Hot Works BAN comes into effect at 09:30am today 25/02/2026, due to weather conditions. It will be reviewed throughout the day.
We thank you for your compliance with this important risk management procedure.
Please note however, the checking of livestock in a diesel-powered vehicle equipped with a 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝟰𝟬𝟬-𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲 firefighter is permitted during this time.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.
Please note that the Inkpen Waste Management Facility will be closed during all Harvest, Vehicle Movement, and Hot Works Bans.
This is an important risk management strategy. We appreciate your compliance and understanding.
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Not sure what you can and cannot do during a ban? Visit the DFES website for full details:
https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/bushfire/total-fire-ban