Is the burn ban off in Washington state?

OLYMPIA – As weather continues to shift and forecasts project rain on both sides of the Cascades, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has lifted the statewide burn ban on all forest lands under the Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) fire protection.

Can you burn in Washington right now?

Washington bans most outdoor and agricultural burning through September. Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to the “growing risk” of wildfires in the region and has banned most outdoor and agricultural burning in Washington until the end of September.

Is there currently a burn ban in Spokane County?

Burn restrictions not in effect There are no restrictions on outdoor burning at this time. Requirements for various outdoor burning programs are provided on our Outdoor Burning page. No burning restrictions at this time. During the current COVID‐19 pandemic, please consider limiting or avoiding burning.

When can I light a fire in WA?

When can I burn?

	1m by 1m garden refuse 6pm to 11pm*	Grass, paddock, bonfire, bush
Prohibited Burning Period 1 December to 31 March**	Prohibited	Prohibited
Restricted Burning Period 1 April to 31 May**	Allowed In accordance with conditions outlined below.	Permit Required Contact your local Fire Control Officer.

Where are the burn bans in Washington state?

Ecology calls burn bans only in counties with no local clean air agency. These counties are: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman.

Can you burn water?

Water is made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. You can’t burn pure water, which is why we use it to put out fires instead of starting them. You can, however, break it down into hydrogen and oxygen by putting energy into it, in the form of an electric current.