Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue

A burn ban is in effect. No open burning is permitted in the City of Ellensburg, City of Kittitas, Fire District 2, Fire District 4 or Fire District 1. Open burning includes burn piles and yard waste piles. For general reference, the Elk Heights area east to the Columbia River is included in the burn ban. The burn ban went into effect on July 8th at 12:01am.
Still allowed:
- Campfires/recreational burn in a designated/improved campfire ring or fire pit.
- BBQ's including charcoal briquettes and smokers (both wood pellet and gas are permitted)
- Outdoor gas appliances