Burn bans instated throughout Washington as record-breaking temps approach

Going into this weekend’s scorching temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed some counties under a burn ban.

The following counties have bans in place:

King, Pierce Kitsap, and Mason Counties:

  • Moderate fire danger
  • Burn ban level 4
  • Industrial burning prohibited
  • Recreational fires are allowed only when attended

Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Clallam Counties: 

  • Moderate fire danger
  • Burn ban level 2
  • Rule and permit burns are banned
  • All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited
  • Campfires are allowed on designated campgrounds

Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark and Pacific Counties: 

  • Moderate fire danger
  • Burn ban level 4
  • Effective 6/25/21 (Friday), all debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited
  • Campfires on DNR-managed land are allowed in designated campgrounds only

Chelan and Wenatchee Counties: 

  • High fire danger
  • Burn ban level 4
  • Permit burns and rule burns are not allowed
  • Campfires are allowed in approved designated campgrounds only

See more on burn bans here

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