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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 07/07/2023 - Kittitas County is currently experiencing conditions which elevate the risks of wildland fires. In the interest of public safety, starting at 0001 hrs. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, a burn ban will be in effect encompassing the areas of lower Kittitas County (Elk Heights and east to the Columbia River). This includes Kittitas County Fire District #1 (Thorp/Elk Heights), Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue (surrounding Ellensburg/Kittitas area), and Kittitas County Fire District #4 (Vantage) jurisdictions.
This burn ban prohibits opening burning, also known as pile or debris burning. Open burning is defined as ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, branches, litter, paper, vegetative matter, or other debris) outdoors. The use of propane or gas stoves, or charcoal briquette grills/smokers, are not prohibited under this burn ban. Campfires are allowed in fire rings that confine and contain the campfire in a designated and improved campgrounds. Please use extreme caution when disposing of burnt charcoal and make sure campfires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. For questions about burning on Department of Natural Resources land, contact DNR at 509-925-8510. For questions on Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife lands call 360-902-2515. For question on U.S. Forest Service lands call 509-852-1100. The Fire Marshal’s Office will continue to monitor current conditions and modify this burn ban as necessary.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Darren Higashiyama509-962-7525