No Outdoor Fires Permitted throughout Chelan County

Public Safety Announcement – July 27, 2020

Resolution 2020-77 was passed by the Chelan County Commissioners that the designation of the Fire Hazard Level will be VERY HIGH in the Fire Districts and unincorporated areas of Chelan County beginning on Monday July 27, 2020.

To limit the number of human caused fires, no outdoor fires and/or outdoor open flame devices, except as allowed by written permit or approval from the appropriate fire protection agency are allowed. Permits are not required for use of the following:

  • (1) commercially made listed/labeled barbeque devices located and used at a residence; and
  • (2) stoves or fireplace fires completely contained within a residence.

Remember that Fireworks are prohibited throughout Chelan County.

As of Monday June 1, 2020, open burning was closed. This includes natural vegetation and yard debris. This restriction remains in place until October 1, 2020

No Household trash or garbage shall be burned outdoors at residences at any time.

Burn barrels are illegal and are not permitted.