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Okanogan County Alerts notification.

As of Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:01 AM (midnight) the Okanogan County Burn Restriction will be lifted.

Natural vegetation may now be burnt within unincorporated areas of Okanogan County.

It is strongly encouraged to call Okanogan County Sheriff Dispatch at 509-422-7232 option 4 before burning.

Be sure to check with your city, town, and DNR for their current burning rules/restrictions.

Visit the  DNR website at www.DNR.wa.gov for their current fire danger level and outdoor burning restrictions for lands managed by DNR.

(DNR burning restrictions may apply to your private property if you are assessed a DNR Fire Control tax.  This can be found on your county tax statement).

ALL fires SHALL be attended to at ALL times

On the Colville Reservation contact  Mt. Tolman Fire Center for burning rules/restrictions, 509-634-3100

Visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest or the Colville National Forest  Websites for fire danger and outdoor burning restrictions for lands managed by the Forest Service.

For Air Quality burn bans go to DOE and climate information.

BURN RESPONSIBLY, do not be the one trying to explain how your controlled burn turned into an uncontrolled burn, and be a good neighbor and don’t let it smolder.

View Okanogan County Burn Ban WEB page here.

Issued: 2024-10-23  5:00 PM

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If you have any questions or if you received this notification in error, please contact Okanogan County Emergency Management em@co.okanogan.wa.us