Trust us, you don’t want to be responsible for shutting a national park due to your careless fire

It’s against the law to start a wildfire – even if it’s an accident. If you are found to be responsible for starting a wildfire, you will have to pay for it and costs can run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Always check whether you’re allowed to light a fire in the open. Sometimes a permit may be required or you might not be allowed to light a fire at all.

• If you intend to light a fire, check the weather conditions and the Fire Weather Index
• Avoid lighting a fire on a windy day
• Ensure there are at least three metres of clearing around the area
• Never leave your fire unattended
• Completely extinguish your fire by dousing it with water and stirring the ashes until cold when you leave the area