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Burn Ban and restrictions

Now is the time of year to light your burn piles in the Lake Wenatchee area. Snow is clearing, but we still have good moisture on the ground and in fuels, making it safe for legal fires. Burn bans typically start on June 1st at the latest. This year could be earlier if spring continues with its early arrival.  (updated 3/25/25)

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Open Burning is now open

  • Burning pile of natural debris must only be 4ft x 4ft x 4ft

  • Must be attended at all times

  • Burning yard waste such as leaves, grass, brush, and other yard trimmings is allowed

  • Fire must be extinguished by dusk

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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

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