Fire permits

Lighting  Fires in Queensland

The Fire  and Emergency Services Act 1990 is the principle legislation that  deals with lighting fires in the open in Queensland. The Act provides a systematic  approach to the authorised use and control of fire in the open and for fire  prevention.

The Act makes it illegal to light a fire without a 'Permit to Light Fire'  issued by a fire warden. Under nuisance provisions of the Local Government Act  2009 a local government may also have in place a local law restricting or  prohibiting the lighting of a fire in part or all of the local government area.

To find out more  about Lighting fires in Queensland visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website