08-08-2017 Chelan County designates Fire Hazard as EXTREME

Chelan County Resolution 2017-70 Fire Hazards

Burn Ban in Effect as of June 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

• Burning yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings is prohibited.
• Burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation is prohibited.
• Residents may still have campfires so long as the fire is in an approved pit or area.
• Restricted open flame devices, meaning using devices liable to start a fire in moderate fire hazard areas
• Portable fireplaces are allowed so long as they’re on noncombustible surfaces and burn only natural wood products.
• Moderate travel restrictions are also in effect, meaning motorists can’t operate vehicles off the roadway.

Chelan County Code: Fire Hazard code chp7.52

The link below will provide WAC 173-425-050 which is in regards to Other prohibitions/requirements that apply to all outdoor burning.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=173-425-050

Washington State Department of Ecology: www.ecy.wa.gov/

• Department of Ecology Outdoor Burning Prohibited Materials & Information
• Outdoor Burning Information

Washington State Department of Natural Resources:  http://www.dnr.wa.gov/OutdoorBurning