Fire Danger: EXTREME

Burn Ban: Rule, Permit, and Recreation burns are BANNED

Comments: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are prohibited. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property.

Contact Information:

NORTHEAST Region

225 S Silke Road

Colville WA 99114

509-684-7474

[email protected]

EXTREME – The fire situation is explosive and can result in extensive property damage. Fires under extreme conditions start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Development into high-intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high danger class. Direct attack is rarely possible, and may be dangerous, except immediately after ignition. Fires burning in heavy slash or in conifer stands may be unmanageable while the extreme burning condition lasts. Under these conditions, the only effective and safe control action is on the flanks until the weather changes or the fuel supply lessens.