open burning

• The burn ban is in affect June 1 through September 30.  
• Outdoor fires burning debris may not be conducted between these dates. 
• Small cooking fires are allowed unless otherwise prohibited due to extreme fire dangers. See below.
• Restricted open flame devices, meaning using devices liable to start a fire in moderate fire hazard areas are not allowed.

Open burning is allowed from October 1 - May 31 annually. You must meet the following criteria.

• Before burning notify the Fire Department of open burning by using the contact link below at this site or by calling 509 784 2941 leaving message. 
• Burning pile of natural debris must only be 4x4x4.
• One person must be at burn site at all times.
• Fire must be extinguished by dusk.
• You must have means to put the fire out should it escape.
• Burning yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings is allowed.
• Burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation is allowed.
• Orchard burning of limbs, trees and branches is allowed.
• Orchard removal of trees to clear land for development call Department of Ecology for a permit 1-509-575-2490.
• For Agricultural burns and burns that are  permitted by D.O.E. call Department of Ecology to confirm it is a burn day 1-800-406-5322 recording prompts #1 and #2.
• For residential natural vegetation burns check the D.O.E website for current burn information and air stagnation notifications.

Prohibited at all times:

• Burning that can not be controlled, presents a fire or smoke hazard to neighboring properties.
• Burning of garbage.
• Burning in burn barrels.