Burning Restrictions
October-May: Open Burning Season
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Burning is prohibited in Cashmere City Limits and Urban Growth Area.
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Please refer to Chelan County Parcel Search to see if you live within the Urban Growth Boundary Area.
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Burn piles must be 4x4 and have a person watching the fire at all times. Any burn pile over 4x4 must have a burning permit. Burning permits can be acquired at:
Washington Department of Ecology
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Campfires are allowed in approved fire pits clear of combustibles with a water source nearby. Campfires should not be left unattended. Portable Fire Pits are allowed but must be on a noncombustible surface.
Orchard Burning and Agricultural Clearing
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Burning that is allowed: Limbs, Trees, & Branches.
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Questions regarding tree removal, land development clearing, agricultural burning US Forest burning, or permits from Department of Ecology can be made with the Department of Ecology.
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Burn Barrels and Garbage Burning is prohibited.
June-September: Burn Ban in Effect
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Burning that is prohibited: Yard Waste [Leaves, Yard Trimmings, Brush, and Grass], Land Clearing [Trees, Stumps, Shrubbery, & Natural Vegetation].
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Campfires are allowed in approved fire pits clear of combustibles with a water source nearby. Campfires should not be left unattended. Portable Fire Pits are allowed but must be on a noncombustible surface.
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During Moderate Fire Hazard open flame devices are prohibited.
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Moderate travel restrictions are in effect.
*Current burning restrictions can be found at Chelan County Fire Prevention and Investigations.
