Bush Fires

The Bush Fire Danger Period for Byron Shire finishes 17 February 2025.

Stay uptodate on local bush fire risks by visiting:

Check the RFS Website
Download Hazards Near Me app
NSW Rural Fire Service Far North Coast Team's Facebook page

Visit the Byron Shire Emergency Dashboard where you can get links and view a map of information from all the above agencies.

Byron Shire Emergency Dashboard

Bush Fire Risk Management Plan

The Bush Fire Risk Management Plan covers the Ballina, Byron and Tweed local government areas. It includes information about bush fire risk and threat to local areas and specifies works to be done to manage bush fire risk in these areas.

Ecological & Cultural Fire Management

Find out more about fire as an important ecological process, plus register your interest in bringing back good fire management on your property.

Open Air Burning & Garden Waste

The Bush Fire Danger Period for the Byron Shire is 1 October to 17 February 2025.

Find out about fire permits, burning garden waste and open-air burning.