While the State and Federal agencies are responsible for specific types of burn permits and restrictions, we are the organization called to put your fire out. of Ecology web site by clicking the link to the right. Signs are posted throughout the county with the restrictions. Call your local solid waste department to find out what options are available to you (Dryden transfer station, 509.548.7272). Farm and orchard burning (with a permit) and campfires are still allowed depending on the current fire danger. Chelan County Public Safety Announcement – June 29, 2020. Restricted open flame devices . Information released by Department of Natural Resources. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chelan County Commissioners that all unincorporated areas of Chelan County be designated a fire hazard area and that HIGH Travel and Activity Restrictions shall be enforced throughout all the unincorporated areas of Chelan County, including those unincorporated areas within a Chelan County Fire District. Our staff can direct you to the appropriate authority having jurisdiction over your burn whether big or small. WENATCHEE — Chelan County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to change the categories of the county’s fire hazard travel and activity restriction to moderate, high and extreme, to avoid a … Chelan County Code Chapter 7.52 goes into detail about the Click on the map for a larger image. No outdoor fires except for recreational residential campfire burning in a campfire area installed in accordance with the Chelan County Fire Advisory Board. Chelan County Fire District 3 is a combination Fire Department dedicated to protecting the city of Leavenworth, WA and the surrounding areas. Campfire Restrictions Expanded and Woodcutting Suspended. 4/11/2020: Added home assessment heat map. CHELAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #3. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest officials say fire danger has risen after delay caused by wet, cool spring. Chelan County increases from low to moderate fire danger today. The travel and activity restrictions, put in place by the Chelan County fire marshal, are the highest level of restrictions allowed by county code. Traffic impacts include flaggers, one-lane traffic, a pilot car leading vehicles, and a reduced speed limit to 35 mph. The Bavarian Village in the heart of Washington State . The fire chiefs of upper valley Chelan County have agreed that under current county restrictions, campfires and cooking fires are permitted so long as they are small and within an approved-type fire pit which in part means the fire is contained within a fireproof ring less than 3 feet in diameter which extends all the way down into mineral soil. Please be aware of your smoke when poor ventilation exists. 38K likes. On Thursday, Chelan County Public Works crews installed some 70 signs around the county indicating the extreme conditions. A device made of rock, metal, concrete or any other noncombustible material and shall not be more than thirty-six inches in diameter and twenty-four inches high. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions When in effect, Stage 2 restrictions are for the entire Forest, including campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Wenatchee, WA — Due to worsening fire conditions and continued hot and dry weather, expanded campfire restrictions will go into effect on August 4. Yes. Refer to Chelan County Parcel Search if you need more specific parcel information, or if you’re situated on or across the Urban Growth Area boundary line. ... Heat prompts campfire restrictions in Chelan County . Burning yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings is allowed. Posted: July 01, 2020 Posted By: Public Works on May 22, 2015 Resolution 2015-54 designates high fire danger area and restricts some fire-risk actions on County roads, beginning June 1, 2015. Burn barrels and garbage burning have been banned since 2000. For example, four houses per acre might be allowed in the Urban Growth Area, while only one house per five acres might be allowed outside the area. For current burning restrictions in state jurisdiction (including campfires, and permit burns) please visit the Dept. Yes. Click here for the latest outdoor burning status, Click here for approved fire pit definitions. 06-01-2020 Burn Ban information from Chelan County. The road sign will say what level of restriction is in place. Fire safety burn bans are called by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, local fire districts, and tribes to protect people and property when wildfire danger is high. Fire safety burn bans. CHELAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #3. Additional restrictions go in place today. Last Thursday, Chelan County Public Works crews installed some 70 signs around the county indicating the extreme conditions. 228 Chumstick Hwy. Grow no larger than three feet in diameter. Chelan County Fire Protection District 8 and Chelan Fire and Rescue responded to a report of an orchard burn that got out of containment around 11:58 hours today (05/22/2019). If you have an emergency or need to make a report, dial 9-1-1. • Leavenworth, WA. Fires over 4 ft. x 4 ft. shall have a permit. [ en Español ] During wildfire season, county commissioners can designate an area in the county as a fire hazard area. As of January 1, 2007, the outdoor burning regulations in and around the City of Leavenworth have changed. Fires over 4 ft. x 4 ft. shall have a permit. Outdoor burning is a complicated matter. Chelan County Fire District 1 does utilize full time career firefighters; however, volunteers make up a significant portion of the District membership. It is also burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation. Burning, from camp fires to agricultural burns can be conducted in a manner that minimizes risk to public health as well as setting ablaze any unintended "fuels." This includes land clearing, residential yard waste burning, and some fire training burns. Permits are available from the Chelan County Fire Marshal, Washington Department of Natural Resources, or the Washington Department of Ecology, depending on the size of the burn. Urban Growth Area outdoor burning regulations are required by law as set by the Washington State Legislature. You can be fined up to $10,000 per day for each violation. Restricted outdoor fires . Burning pile of natural debris must only be 4x4x4. 3/30/2020: Added Wenatchee urban growth boundary, address points, search function. Disclaimer: The Clerk of the Board’s office has the official version of the Chelan County Code. Fire must be extinguished by dusk. "Urban growth area" is a term used by cities and counties to define where home and business development is allowed. 228 Chumstick Hwy. Contact Us Chelan County Fire District 3 To protect air quality, we oversee various types of outdoor burning. Knowing who, what, when, and where can leave anyone asking why? A general map of the Leavenworth Urban Growth Area can be seen to the right. Colockum Fire in Chelan County 80% contained, level 3 evacuations have been lifted Evacuation levels for several roads near the Colockum fire have been lowered as of Sunday. Restriction levels that may be applied to a fire hazard area in Chelan County are: moderate, high, very high and extreme. Effective 12:01 a.m., June 21, 2019: Fire danger will increase from moderate to high in the Chelan Fire Danger Rating Area. 3/26/2020: Launch! 98826 • (509) 548-7711 www.chelanfd3.org • chief3@chelanfd3.org. County road crew will be chip sealing on Chumstick Highway On July 6, Chelan County road crews will be chip sealing portions of Chumstick Highway. Learn about Burn Bans and current restrictions by visiting these sites: - Burn Barrels Illegal in Washington State - Unlawful Outdoor Burning WAC - Chelan County Fire Hazard Designation - Chelan County Fireworks Resolution - Outdoor Fire Pit Information - USDA Campfire Information - … You will find that participation as a volunteer member of our organization will bring personal reward and satisfaction, raise self-esteem, and provide you with a tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride for a job well done. Obtaining the correct permit and/or abiding current restrictions ensure we don't show up to ruin the party. The City of Leavenworth provides two opportunities to take advantage of curbside pickup: All waste must be bagged and bundled, nothing over 4 ft., and no metal. In the Valley Fire Danger Rating Area, all campfires, including those in campgrounds are prohibited in Okanogan County. The travel and activity restrictions, put in place by the Chelan County fire marshal, are the highest level of restrictions allowed by county code. Battalion 7 was the first unit to arrive in the area and report a working brush fire. To find out if you live in the UGA follow the link to our web map on the right. Air quality conditions, and seasonal fire danger play a big role in outdoor burning. No fireworks . The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with partnering agencies, is implementing the following changes in burn restrictions on DNR-protected lands. No debris burning inside city and urban growth areas. Chelan Fire and Rescue’s jurisdiction is located in Northeast Chelan County, covering 125 square miles around Lake Chelan and surrounding areas. Outdoor burning inside the Leavenworth Urban Growth Area is now prohibited. The U.S. Forest Service is still allowed to do forest burning. Chelan County Fire District 1, is committed to providing an effective and efficient fire, rescue and emergency medical service delivery system to our community. Release Date: Aug 3, 2017 . The Chelan County Code is current through Resolution 2020-114, passed November 9, 2020. FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT. These valued members of the … The restrictions are based on the level of fire danger that’s posted: moderate, high, very high or extreme. Please allow the larger image time to load. Outdoor burning is not allowed within the urban growth boundary. For current air quality burn bans please visit the Dept. Order your reflective address marker now, Hold community-wide or neighborhood clean-up days. Resolution 2020-70 was passed by the Chelan County Commissioners that the designation of the Fire Hazard Level will be High beginning on Monday June 29, 2020. You can tell if outdoor burning is allowed by checking here. of Natural Resources web site by clicking the link to the right. The Bavarian Village in the heart of Washington State . This map is a web-based mapping system that ties directly to Chelan County’s existing Geographical Information System. Burn Ban information October – May. "Outdoor burning" is burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. Fires are not allowed anywhere on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. More development is allowed inside an Urban Growth Area. • Leavenworth, WA. Extreme fire restrictions are now in place across Chelan County. That means restrictions have been put on travel and activities in that area. Volunteers operate as Resident firefighters, Reserve firefighters, and Support personnel. One person must be at burn site at all times. For current restrictions on travel, and area activities related to fire danger, please read and follow the Chelan County Commissioners resolution found on the County's website by clicking the link to the right. This page is not monitored on a 24/7 basis. Recreational fires must: Be built in a rock, metal or concrete fire pit, and be not larger than 36 inches in diameter 24 inches high and not be used as debris disposal. These areas include: The City of Chelan, Chelan Falls, Union Valley, South Lake Shore, 25 Mile Creek, the north side of Lake Chelan from the City of Chelan to Manson, Chelan Airport, and Howard Flats up to the Chelan/Okanogan County line. Users should contact the Clerk of the Board’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. In Chelan County Fire District #3, natural vegetation only and only when outdoor burning is allowed. Area activity and road travel restrictions include: No motor vehicles off the road . Parcel and name search tools are provided. For current restrictions on travel, and area activities related to fire danger, please read and follow the Chelan County Commissioners resolution found on the County's website by clicking the link to the right. Chelan County High Fire Danger Areas & Road Restrictions. Level 2 travel restrictions: Restricted travel on County road; except for residents of the area and travel through the area to open public lands for legitimate purposes (“legitimate purposes” include recreation and hunting). You can also be held responsible for the cost of putting out the fire, which may be in the thousands of dollars. Chelan County Fire Danger Restrictions. If you are unsure, call us before you burn. Copyright © Chelan County Fire District #3 2020, Help us help you! 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