stage 2 restrictions

Chelan County will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions in all unincorporated areas within its jurisdiction on Friday (July 26). Stage 1 restrictions have already been in place in the County for several months, and spokesperson, Jill FitzSimmons, says the upgrade will bring several important changes...

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions; wood and charcoal campfires not allowed.

The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest is asking visitors to be especially careful with their activities after the recent stretch of hot and dry weather. Forest firefighters, along with interagency personnel, have been sent to at least seven wildfires since July 25, which marked the beginning of an eight-day excessive heat warning...