A reminder from Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue…..

Fire restrictions in unincorporated areas of Chelan County as of July 1, 2026:

• Residential campfires are prohibited (except for propane fire pits).?

• Use of charcoal briquettes is prohibited.

• Propane fires are always allowed in residential campfires, commercial barbecues and camp stoves.

• Fireworks are not allowed.

• Motorists cannot drive off a county roadway, except to access open public lands.

• Outdoor, open burning of grass, leaves, brush and other natural materials is prohibited.

• Shooting outside of gun ranges is prohibited.

• Hunting is permitted in open areas.

• The use of exploding targets and incendiary ammunition is prohibited.?

*As a reminder, LWFR does not set or enforce these regulations. We do extinguish fires that pose an imminent threat and will continue to share burn restrictions as they change.