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Open burning prohibited beginning June 1

Chelan County commissioners passed a resolution designating the unincorporated areas of Chelan County as under a moderate fire hazard level.

With the moderate designation, several general restrictions go into place beginning June 1 in the county’s unincorporated areas. Among those restrictions are:

  • Open burning is prohibited.
  • Motorists cannot drive off a county roadway, except to access open public lands.
  • The use of exploding targets and incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
  • Recreational fireworks are prohibited in Chelan County. Sky lanterns are banned across the state and nation.
  • Recreational campfires continue to be allowed in a designated campfire area, including a portable fire pit.

Chelan County is divided into two fire danger zones: Valley and Chelan Mountain. The moderate fire hazard level applies to both zones.

In addition, there are four fire hazard levels in the county: moderate, high, very high and extreme. Restrictions are labeled as either general or Stage 1 or Stage 2. During wildfire season, the fire marshal, local fire chiefs and partner agencies meet weekly to access local conditions and discuss updating the fire hazard level and restriction level.

Keep up on the changing fire hazard levels and restriction levels by following Chelan County on Facebook or watching for updates on the Chelan County Fire Marshal’s website. The full Fire Hazard Areas code is under chapter 7.52 of the Chelan County Code.

Resources:

Chelan County Code

Chelan County Fire Marshal

Chelan County Facebook page

Chelan County Emergency Incident Map

 

Last Updated: 07/02/2024 04:26 PM

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  • 18
    Dec 2024
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 18
    Dec 2024
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 11
    Dec 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 December 11, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 04
    Dec 2024
    09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - December 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or zoom
  • 26
    Nov 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office