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Open burning prohibited beginning June 1

Open burning prohibited beginning June 1

Beginning June 1, open burning is prohibited in all of unincorporated Chelan County. Read more about the additional restrictions under a moderate fire hazard level.

Posted: May 31, 2023

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Osburn, Tibbetts earn fire inspector certifications

Osburn, Tibbetts earn fire inspector certifications

Chelan County fire inspectors and investigators Kyle Osburn and Maddy Tibbetts recently earned both their Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector 2 certifications from the International Code Council.

Posted: April 18, 2023

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Fire restrictions in Chelan County come off Oct. 28

Fire restrictions in Chelan County come off Oct. 28

All fire restrictions in Chelan County will expire on Friday, Oct. 28. In addition, the fire hazard level will be reduced from high to moderate in both the Valley and Mountain zones of the county until Nov. 4.

Posted: October 26, 2022

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Fire restrictions lowered beginning Oct. 14; outdoor debris burning still banned

Fire restrictions lowered beginning Oct. 14; outdoor debris burning still banned

UPDATE: Fire restrictions in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County remain at Stage 1 until Oct. 28, when the restrictions will be re-evaluated. Stage 1 restrictions continue the ban on the outdoor burning of yard debris; however, they allow for recreational, residential campfires.

Posted: October 12, 2022

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County extends fire restrictions through Oct. 15

County extends fire restrictions through Oct. 15

On the recommendation of partner agencies and fire chiefs, the Chelan County fire marshal is temporarily extending current fire ratings and restrictions through at least Oct. 15, or until wildfire conditions ease. Recreational fires and outdoor burning remain banned.

Posted: September 28, 2022

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Respect county fireworks ban this July 4th

Respect county fireworks ban this July 4th

The Chelan County fire marshal reminds the public that fireworks are banned throughout the county. We ask that you skip those backyard fireworks and take in one of the professional displays in Wenatchee, Chelan or Manson.

Posted: June 29, 2022

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Chelan County Fire Hazard Designation

Chelan County Fire Hazard Designation

Both the Valley and Chelan Mountain zones are under a high fire hazard level.

Posted: June 22, 2022

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May 10 hearing calls for comments on proposed Wildland-Urban Interface Code

May 10 hearing calls for comments on proposed Wildland-Urban Interface Code

Chelan County commissioners will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, to take comments on the proposed Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Posted: May 05, 2022

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International leader in wildland fire science to visit area

International leader in wildland fire science to visit area

An internationally recognized leader in wildland fire and fire science will visit the Fish Lake area in early May to conduct a field study that aims to better determine the origin point of wildland fires.

Posted: May 03, 2022

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 29
    Jun 2023
    09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

    Staff In-Service Training

    Posted by: Community Development

  • 28
    Jun 2023
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Boundary Review Board Public Hearing - File No. BRB 2023-001

    Posted by: Boundary Review Board

    May 24, 2023: File No. BRB 2023-001

  • 21
    Jun 2023
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - June 21, 2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference
  • 21
    Jun 2023
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - June 21,2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 13
    Jun 2023
    07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

    Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board: June 13, 2023

    Posted by: Noxious Weed Control Board

    2023 second quarter meeting of the Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board

    Conference Room