Fire Danger HIGH, rule burning banned, effective 7/4/2025 at 0001 hours

Fire Danger: HIGH

Burn Ban: Rule burns are BANNED. Permit, and Recreation burns are allowed.

Comments:

Effective 7/04/2025 at 12:01 AM, the Fire Danger Rating will be elevated to HIGH. Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions. Campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED within improved fire pits (constructed from concrete, brick, or metal). These restrictions and authorizations apply only to state forests, state parks and private forestlands protected by DNR within the FDRA. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place in your area. Fireworks and incendiary devices, such as exploding targets, sky lanterns or tracer ammunition are illegal on all DNR protected lands (RCW 76.04.455).

Contact Information:

DNR NE Region

225 S Silke Road, Colville WA 99114

509-684-7474

northeast.region@dnr.wa.gov

Definition of a “HIGH” rating: Fires start easily and spread at a fast rate. All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High intensity burning may develop on slopes, or in concentrations of fine fuel. Fire may become serious and difficult to control unless they are hit hard and fast while small.