Burn bans instated throughout Washington as record-breaking temps approach

Increased risk for wildfires in Washington

Most of the state is under a drought advisory, and temperatures are staying warm for the entire week.

WASHINGTON - Going into this weekend’s scorching temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed some counties under a burn ban.

The following counties have bans in place:

King, Pierce Kitsap, and Mason Counties:

Moderate fire danger
Burn ban level 4
Industrial burning prohibited
Recreational fires are allowed only when attended

Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Clallam Counties:

Moderate fire danger
Burn ban level 2
Rule and permit burns are banned
All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited
Campfires are allowed on designated campgrounds

Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark and Pacific Counties:

Moderate fire danger
Burn ban level 4
Effective 6/25/21 (Friday), all debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited
Campfires on DNR-managed land are allowed in designated campgrounds only

Chelan and Wenatchee Counties: