The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a ban on all outdoor Rule Burns (Debris Burns) and burning without a DNR permit in all of Pend Oreille County effective at 12:01 a.m. July 3, 2026. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds. Therefore, in accordance with Pend Oreille County Burning Control Ordinance 2011-3: “Whenever the Washington [...]
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor Rule Burns (Debris Burns) in South/Mid Pend Oreille County are prohibited effective at 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2026. Burning with a DNR Permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds. There are currently no burning restrictions [...]
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will announce outdoor burning restrictions effective May 29 at 0001 hours. No rule burning will be allowed in the Methow, Valley, Highlands, Foothills, and Upper Basin FDRAs on DNR jurisdiction lands. Campfires will only be allowed in approved designated campgrounds. Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at [...]
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the fire danger in Pend Oreille County's Foothill region increased to “Moderate”. Effective 5/22/26 at 0001 hours: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris [...]
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the fire danger ratings in Pend Oreille County will move to “Low” on Friday, October 17, at 00:01. Rule burns will be allowed beginning IMMEDIATELY for forest debris (individual pile size is limited to ten feet). For burn piles that do not meet the requirements of [...]
Burn Ban Update for Pend Oreille County Effective Friday, October 3, 2025, 12:01 am The Fire Danger in Pend Oreille County is “Moderate.” All debris burning remains prohibited in Pend Oreille County. This includes rule (debris) burning and permit burning. Campfires and Recreational fires are permitted in all of Pend Oreille County, subject to the following [...]
Fire Danger is VERY HIGH. Effective Friday, July 18th, all campfires & recreational fires are prohibited in Pend Oreille County PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS IN EFFECT The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced a ban on campfires as of Friday, July 18th, on all lands protected from wildfire by the Department of Natural [...]
Fire Danger is HIGH. Rule and Permit burns are banned Effective July 11, 2025 at 0001 hours: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact Department of Ecology to [...]
Fire Danger is HIGH. Effective July 4, 2025 at 0001 hours: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns are prohibited. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact Department of Ecology to check [...]
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 [...]
