Learn more about Chelan County fire restrictions, stages
information released
The outdoor burning of yard debris (brush, leaves, grass, tree limbs) is now banned in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County.
Last week, the Board of County Commissioners also passed a resolution, putting “moderate” fire restrictions in place. With moderate restrictions, the following guidelines also apply:
- Motorists cannot drive off a county roadway, except to access open public lands.
- The use of exploding targets and incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
- Recreational fireworks are prohibited in Chelan County.
- Recreational campfires continue to be allowed in a designated campfire area, including a portable fire pit.
Watch for updates on fire danger ratings and fire restrictions on the Fire Prevention and Investigations webpage, which is updated regularly as wildfire conditions change.
A fire danger rating, also called a fire hazard rating, refers to the fire-prone conditions in an area. In Chelan County, there are four ratings: moderate, high, very high and extreme.
Fire restrictions refer to those restrictions placed on travel and outdoor activities because of the current conditions. General fire restrictions go into place annually on June 1. Restrictions then progressively move to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3, with Stage 3 being the highest level of restrictions.
All restrictions are removed annually Oct. 1.
