The outdoor burning of yard debris (brush, leaves, grass, tree limbs) is now banned in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County.
Last week, the Board of County Commissioners also passed a resolution, putting “moderate” fire restrictions in place. With moderate restrictions, the following guidelines also apply:
- Motorists cannot drive off a county roadway, except to access open public lands.
- The use of exploding targets and incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
- Recreational fireworks are prohibited in Chelan County.
- Recreational campfires continue to be allowed in a designated campfire area, including a portable fire pit.Watch for updates on fire danger ratings and fire restrictions on the Fire Prevention and Investigations webpage, which is updated regularly as wildfire conditions change.
A fire danger rating, also called a fire hazard rating, refers to the fire-prone conditions in an area. In Chelan County, there are four ratings: moderate, high, very high and extreme.