Fire Danger - Extreme

Last Update: Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, 8:42:31 AM

No outdoor fires and/or outdoor open flame devices are allowed within the boundaries of Chelan County Fire District #3, as of 06/02/2021, except the following:

• Commercially made listed/labeled barbeque devices located and used at a residence; and (2) stoves or fireplace fires completely contained within a residence.
• Portable propane fireplaces are permitted within Chelan County Fire District #3 jurisdiction.
• Use of charcoal briquettes is allowed within Chelan County Fire District #3 with the following conditions. Commercially made listed/labeled barbeque devices located and used at a residence on a non-combustible surface is permissible. Discarding of hot briquettes after use shall be in a metal container and stirred with water to assure extinguishment.
• All campfires are prohibited.

  If you have any questions regarding the current burn status please contact Chelan County Fire District #3 at (509) 548-7711.

  Dave Nalle, Deputy Fire Chief of Prevention

For approved fire pit definitions refer to the Fire Pit Definitions page.

For complete information on outdoor burning please refer to the Burning Restrictions page.

For details on the current Industrial Fire Precaution Level refer to the Department of Natural Resources.

For further information please contact Central Washington Interagency Communication Center (CWICC) at (509) 884-3473.