Fire Danger HIGH, rule burning banned, effective 9/19/2025 at 0001 hours

Fire Danger: HIGH

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

Comments:

Effective 9/19/2025 at 12:01 AM, the Fire Danger Rating will be moved to HIGH. 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 Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.

Contact Information:

DNR NE Region

225 S Silke Road, Colville WA 99114

509-684-7474

northeast.region@dnr.wa.gov

Definition of a “HIGH” rating: Fires start easily and spread at a fast rate. All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High intensity burning may develop on slopes, or in concentrations of fine fuel. Fire may become serious and difficult to control unless they are hit hard and fast while small.