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Fire danger hasn't gone away just yet

Fire danger hasn't gone away just yet

On Oct. 1, fire hazard designations in Chelan County’s unincorporated areas expire, ending travel and activity restrictions and allowing people to burn yard waste in small piles outside local urban growth areas. However, Chelan County Fire Marshal Bob Plumb cautions that the fire danger has not yet gone away for the year.

Posted: September 30, 2021

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Chelan County declares disaster for second time this summer

Chelan County declares disaster for second time this summer

For the second time in just over a month, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County in response to a wildfire. The Twenty-Five Mile Fire started the afternoon of Aug. 15 and had burned some 4,000 acres by morning.

Posted: August 16, 2021

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Open Burning

Open Burning

If you need to burn natural debris on your property, remember that last year’s grass is very flammable.

Posted: April 16, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 02
    Oct 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - October 2, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 25
    Sep 2024
    06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 25, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 18
    Sep 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - September 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zoom
  • 04
    Sep 2024
    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - September 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or via zoom
  • 04
    Sep 2024
    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 September 4, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, ES Conference Room