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<br />P r e v e n t i o n ● E d u c a t i o n ● I n v e s t i g a t i o n ● E n f o r c e m e n t <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE <br />411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />Office (509) 962-7000 Fax (509) 962-7682 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br />Several fire districts have already experienced fires, most notably a 7,500 acre fire in the Vantage area <br />last week. <br />Effective Midnight, Friday, June 29, 2018 county-wide burn ban will be in effect for Kittitas County. No <br />Open Burning or Recreational fires will be allowed. This is enforced through Section 20.08 of the <br />Kittitas County Code, which may be punishable by fine. The Washington State Department of Natural <br />Resources has already moved to a “Moderate” fire danger level on all DNR protected lands and is in <br />effect until roughly September 30, 2018. All fire districts within Kittitas County have been notified of <br />this action. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. The Department of Natural Resources may allow recreational fires in designated campgrounds <br />with approved fire pits on DNR protected lands located outside of a fire district. (Ord. 2010-005, <br />2010) Do not assume – check with DNR first. <br />2. Recreational cooking fires less than 2’ x 2’ shall be allowed in Fire District 51 (Snoqualmie Pass <br />area), and at Riverstone Resort in Vantage, provided that Fire District 4 and Fire District 51 do <br />not restrict this type of burning. Do not assume – check with the Fire Districts prior to lighting <br />the fire. <br />The intent of the Kittitas County Fire Marshal’s office is to provide a reasonable level of life safety and <br />property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions. The burn ban is in line <br />with state requirements of burn bans, and that of the County Commissioner’s office. We hope you <br />have a fun and fire free summer. <br /> <br />