To report a fire that is causing an immediate risk to people or property or if a Total Fire Ban is in place, please call the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) immediately on 000. Each year burning is not permitted from 11 December to 24 March (this may be extended). A burning permit must be obtained for the burning (including garden materials) from 1 November to 10 December and from 25 March to 5 May.