Full Notification

The Washington Department of Natural Resources updated the Fire Danger Ratings and Burning Restrictions in Northeast Washington that are effective Friday, October 1, 2021.

North of: Hwy 20 at Alaska Ln N (MP 399)
and
North of: Riverbend Loop (South entrance) and LeClerc Rd N (MP 10.5)
 
Fire Danger: Low
Burn Ban: No Burn Bans in effect.
 
Comments:
If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds.
 
ALL AREAS SOUTH OF THE ABOVE:
 
Fire Danger: Moderate
Burn Ban: RULE AND PERMIT BURNS ARE BANNED.
 
Comments:
All debris burning is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds.
“Recreational fires on improved property will be allowed when the Washington State Department of Natural Resources allows campfires in designated campgrounds in Pend Oreille County if and only if the recreational fire meets all of the following conditions:
 
The fire
(1) Is attended at all times
(2) Is no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet and no taller than 2 feet
(3) A charged hose or five gallons of water is present along with a shovel and
(4) There is a fire break/non-combustible surface of at least three feet around the fire.
In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression costs.”
 
Daily updates on burn restrictions are available from DNR at 1-800-323-BURN.