Fire Danger VERY HIGH, ALL burning banned except Permit Burns, effective 7/17/2026 at 0001 hours

Fire Danger: VERY HIGH

Burn Ban: Rule, and Recreation burns are BANNED. Permit Burns allowed subject to condition of permit.

Comments:

Effective July 17, 2026, at 12:01am: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns are prohibited. Campfires are prohibited. 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 for your area.

Contact Information:

DNR NE Region

225 S Silke Road, Colville WA 99114

509-684-7474

northeast.region@dnr.wa.gov

Definition of a “VERY HIGH” rating: Fires start very easily and spread at a very fast rate. Fires start easily from all causes, spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in heavy fuels may quickly develop high-intensity characteristics, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds. Direct attack at the head of such fires is rarely possible after they have been burning more than a few minutes.