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