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Burn Ban and restrictions
FOR BURNING ON PRIVATE LAND:
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Residential campfires continue to be allowed in a designated campfire area, including a portable fire pit.
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Fires are allowed in commercial barbecues and camp stoves.
Chelan County Mountain Zone Fire Danger Rating: Very High (updated 7/11/24)
For more information on fire danger and restrictions click HERE.
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What is a compliant Campfire in Chelan County?
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An outdoor fire burning area for recreational fires
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Only natural wood materials other than rubbish can be burned
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You must have ALL combustible materials removed down to mineral soil
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You must have a containment area of Rock, Metal, Concrete or any other non-combustible material
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Shall not be more than thirty-six inches in diameter
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All combustible materials one and one-half feet surrounding the fire must be removed
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Fuel for the campfire must not extend above the edge of the campfire containment area
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Campfires must always be attended by at least one person
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You must maintain means to extinguish the fire entirely
Outdoor Fire Pits
An outdoor fire pit should not be larger than 3 feet in diameter by 2 feet in height.
Must be made out of a non-combustible material such as rock, concrete, or metal.
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Outdoor Burning Restrictions are in effect June 1st through October 1st :
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Burning yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings are prohibited.
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Burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation is prohibited.
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Residents may still have campfires so long as the fire is in an approved pit or area.
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Restricted open flame devices, meaning using devices liable to start a fire in moderate fire hazard areas
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Portable fireplaces are allowed so long as they’re on noncombustible surfaces and burn only natural wood products.
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Moderate travel restrictions are also in effect, meaning motorists can’t operate vehicles off the roadway
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Campfires in Compliant pits may be allowed during this time, check for current restrictions.
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Portable Propane Campfires are usually allowed under these restrictions but can still be dangerous depending on conditions
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During a burn ban, fire danger is increased and burning brush, needles or yard waste is not allowed and will be extinguished.
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Fireworks are illegal in Chelan County
Please remember that discharge of Fireworks is prohibited in Chelan County (This includes Snakes and Sparklers).
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Burn barrels are illegal in WA State.
It is Prohibited in WA State to burn the following materials:
Garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, rubber products, plastics, paper (other than what is necessary to start a fire), cardboard, treated wood, construction/demolition debris, metal