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NEWPORT – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor Rule Burns in Pend Oreille County are prohibited effective 12:01 a.m. July 3.
Burning with a DNR Permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit.
Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds.
Therefore, in accordance with county ordinance, identical county burning controls are imposed on all lands under the jurisdiction of the county.
Recreational fires on improved property will be allowed when the Washington State Department of Natural Resources allows campfires in designated campgrounds in Pend Oreille County if and only if the recreational fire is attended at all times, is no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet and no taller than 2 feet, a charged hose or five gallons of water is present along with a shovel, and there is a fire break or non-combustible surface of at last three feet around the fire.
In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression costs.
The burning controls in effect include: all debris burning is banned; burning with a DNR permit is allowed subject to conditions on the permit; recreational fires in approved fire pits are allowed provided all the above conditions are met; and the use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbecues are allowed.
Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 800-323-BURN.
In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression costs.
