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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 23, 2026

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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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