Burn Bans

There are two separate types of burn bans; those regarding fire safety and those regarding air quality.

Fire safety burn ban

A fire safety burn ban is not in effect at this time.

The Fire Code requires the following:

• Burn piles are no greater than 3' x 3' in diameter and no higher than 2'.
• An adult capable of extinguishing the fire shall be in attendance at all times.
• One portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as a water hose, water truck, etc. shall be on site for immediate use.
• No fires shall be initiated within 25' of any structure.

Kittitas County implements a burn ban when the fire danger reaches a critical level. The burn ban includes all burning in unincorporated areas of the county.

Air quality burn ban

The Department of Ecology (DOE) governs air quality in Kittitas County and also regulates outdoor burning for air quality purposes. For further information, please contact the Department of Ecology at 509-575-2490 or you may visit their website at http://www.ecy.wa.gov. The DOE may implement burn bans at any time during the year, and it is incumbent upon property owners to determine if an air quality burn ban is in effect.

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