The Kittitas County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban effective July 8th, 2026, at 12:01 am for Kittitas County. No open burning is permitted. This includes yard waste piles and recreational campfires.

Things still allowed:

Propane fire pits/appliances.

BBQ's including charcoal briquettes, smokers and gas.

Campfires are allowed in approved fire rings in officially designated campgrounds only.

Please be aware that public land (Department of Natural Resources, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management) have jurisdiction and authority for outdoor burning rules on those lands. Please check with responsible land managers for their restrictions.

For questions about burning on Department of Natural Resources land, please contact DNR at 509-925-8510.

For questions on Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife lands, please call 360-902-2515.

For questions on U.S. Forest Service lands, please call 509-852-1100.

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