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County extends burning ban, fire restrictions

County extends burning ban, fire restrictions

The ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated Chelan County has been extended through Oct. 15 because of the dry conditions and current wildfires burning in the county.

Posted: September 29, 2025

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Skip the Sparks this July 4th

Skip the Sparks this July 4th

Local fire personnel are urging the public to obey fireworks bans in Chelan and Douglas counties to avoid sparking a fire under already wildfire-prone conditions.

Posted: June 25, 2025

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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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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 04
    Nov 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 01
    Nov 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 1, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 1.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 31
    Oct 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Second Half Property Tax Deadline

    Posted by: Chelan County Treasurer

    Second half property tax deadline

  • 28
    Oct 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 27
    Oct 2025
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.