burn ban

The annual ban on outdoor burning for Chelan and Douglas Counties goes into effect Friday, June 1 and will run through the end of September. Chelan County Fire District 1 Chief Mike Burnett says that means no more outdoor burning. "There's a reason why it's in place...

The burn ban in Okanogan County has been extended to Tuesday, February 21st at 8:00 a.m. The Washington Department of Ecology says air quality is expected to remain poor for sensitive groups throughout the weekend but light winds and rain on Monday should improve air quality by Tuesday morning...

For all you lovers in Kittitas and Okanogan Counties that wanted to spend Valentine's Day evening by the fireplace, beware. The Washington State Department of Ecology has announced a burn ban in effect beginning at 4:00 p.m. today until noon Friday for both counties...

A Stage 1 burn ban for the Methow River Valley, including Pateros, Methow, Carlton, Twisp, Winthrop and Mazama, along with Klickitat, Kittitas, Chelan and Douglas Counties will begin at 4:00 p.m. Friday and continue through noon Monday when conditions will be reassessed...