Fire permits

Lighting  Fires in Queensland

The Fire 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 Department website