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Residential campfires now banned in unincorporated Chelan County

Residential campfires now banned in unincorporated Chelan County

With unseasonably hot and windy conditions headed this way, the Chelan County fire marshal is banning all residential campfires in the county’s unincorporated areas.

Posted: June 04, 2025

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Current fire hazard designation and restrictions

Current fire hazard designation and restrictions

Chelan County uses a system of fire danger ratings and fire restrictions to inform the public of both conditions and restrictions during fire season, which is typically June 1 to Oct. 1. Read more to learn what rating has been designated and what restrictions are being enforced.

Posted: May 29, 2025

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Fire danger ratings on the rise in Chelan County

Fire danger ratings on the rise in Chelan County

With soaring temperatures anticipated this July 4th weekend, the county fire marshal is raising fire danger ratings and fire restrictions in Chelan County.

Posted: July 02, 2024

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Open burning prohibited beginning June 1

Open burning prohibited beginning June 1

Beginning June 1, open burning of brush and yard waste is prohibited in all of unincorporated Chelan County. Read more about the additional restrictions under a moderate fire hazard level.

Posted: May 28, 2024

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New fire marshal to start April 15

New fire marshal to start April 15

Christina Pedersen, formerly of the Yakima County Fire Marshal’s Office, is the new fire marshal for Chelan County.

Posted: April 02, 2024

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County's firefighting project awarded $893,250 in federal funds

County's firefighting project awarded $893,250 in federal funds

Chelan County will receive $893,250 in federal funds for a one-of-a-kind firefighting project that will place large water storage tanks around some of Chelan County’s most wildfire-prone areas. The funding comes at the support of Congresswoman Kim Schrier and Community Project Funding dollars.

Posted: March 14, 2024

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Campfire ban takes effect Aug 4 in portions of Chelan County

Campfire ban takes effect Aug 4 in portions of Chelan County

Beginning Aug. 4, fire restrictions will raise to a Stage 2 level in the Valley Zone of Chelan County. This means campfires are banned in unincorporated Chelan County and target shooting is only allowed at a gun range.

Posted: August 03, 2023

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Respect county fireworks ban this July 4th

Respect county fireworks ban this July 4th

The Chelan County Fire Marshal's Office reminds the public that fireworks are banned throughout the county. We ask that you skip those backyard fireworks and take in a professional display at a community celebration.

Posted: June 26, 2023

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Osburn, Tibbetts earn fire inspector certifications

Osburn, Tibbetts earn fire inspector certifications

Chelan County fire inspectors and investigators Kyle Osburn and Maddy Tibbetts recently earned both their Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector 2 certifications from the International Code Council.

Posted: April 18, 2023

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 12
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - July 12, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is July 12.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 09
    Jul 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on July 9, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 25
    Jun 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 25, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 11
    Jun 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on June 11, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1