The Sheriff’s Office released the following news release:
PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS IN EFFECT
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor
Rule Burns (Debris Burns) in Pend Oreille County are prohibited effective 12:01 a.m. June 6,
2025. Burning with a DNR Permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit. Campfires
are allowed in designated campgrounds.
Therefore, in accordance with Pend Oreille County Burning Control Ordinance 2011-3:
“Whenever the Washington State Department of Natural Resources imposes Burning
Controls upon lands within Pend Oreille County, the Pend Oreille County Commissioners
hereby direct that identical County Burning Controls will be imposed upon all lands under
county jurisdiction without further action of the Board of County Commissioners with the
following exception:
Recreational fires on improved property will be allowed when the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources allows campfires in designated campgrounds in Pend Oreille
County if and only if the recreational fire meets all of the following conditions:
The fire
- Is attended at all times
- Is no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet and no taller than 2 feet
- A charged hose or five gallons of water is present along with a shovel and
- There is a fire break/non-combustible surface of at least three feet around the fire.
In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression
costs.”
Effective June 6, 2025, the following Burning Controls are in effect in Pend Oreille County:
- All Rule (Debris) burning is banned
- Burning with a DNR permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit
- Recreational fires in approved fire pits are allowed provided that all of the above
conditions are met - The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques are allowed
Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 1-800-323-BURN.
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