Below are the most recent Burn Ban announcements in SRCAA


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All jurisdictions in Spokane County have now lifted the ban on recreational fires.  The public is reminded that there are rules related to recreational fires that need to be followed for their safety and the safety of their neighbors.  Check with your local fire district or Spokane Clean Air for more information

The Burn Restrictions on open burning and recreational fires in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County, issued August 5, 2011, is rescinded as of September 28, 2011.  This applies to recreational fires and permitted open burning.  You must comply with your permit conditions.  The Department of Natural Resources burn ban continues through September 30, 2011 on all DNR protected forest land.

By the Order of Local Fire Officials:
Effective August 5, 2011, open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are restricted, until further notice, in the following areas of Spokane County:

  • City of Spokane
  • Cities of Spokane Valley, Millwood and Liberty Lake
  • Unincorporated areas of Spokane County
  • Cities of Airway Heights, Cheney, Deer Park

The restriction is not intended to preclude the use of manufactured portable outdoor fireplaces, barbecues, outdoor fire-places or patio warmers, used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Only approved fuels may be used: seasoned (clean and dry) firewood, briquettes, natural or propane gas. Designated campfires in parks and camp-grounds may be allowed as approved and determined by agencies with jurisdiction. Disposal of vegetative waste in a recreational fire is prohibited at all times.

Failure to follow this restriction is a misdemeanor and shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

There is a statewide fire safety burn ban on all DNR-protected lands July 1 through September 30, 2011.  This applies to all forestland in Washington except for federal lands

The ban applies to all outdoor burning, including currently permitted burns, with the following exceptions:

1.    Recreational fires in approved fire pits within designated state, county, municipal or other campgrounds, or
2.    DNR-approved prescribed fires for fire dependent ecosystems, or
3.    As approved in writing by DNR when there are compelling reasons for an exception.

The use of gas and propane self contained stoves and barbeques are allowed under the ban.

Contact DNR for further information.