Effective 8/17/18 at 12:01 AM, the fire danger rating in Stevens county is Very High. All burning, including campfires, is banned on all forest lands under Department of Natural Resources jurisdiction. Contact Stevens County Sheriff’s Dispatch at (509) 684-2555 for information regarding recreational fires on improved property.

DNR Burn Ban Fact Sheet

VERY HIGH – Fires start very easily and spread at a very fast rate. Fires start easily from all causes, spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in heavy fuels may quickly develop high-intensity characteristics, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds. Direct attack at the head of such fires is rarely possible after they have been burning more than a few minutes.