Burning
BURN BANS · BURN PERMITS · PRESCRIBED FIRE
Burn Bans (Can I currently have a fire?)
Check the Klickitat County website to see if a burn ban is in effect for your area.
Note that the county is divided into three zones which may have burn bans enacted and rescinded on different dates. Burn Bans are set by the County Commissioners based on recommendations from all the fire chiefs within the zone.
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Check the DNR Burn Portal or call
800-323-BURN to find out about other current burn restrictions.
The Washington Department of Natural Resources and Washington Department of Ecology may also restrict burning for air quality or fire danger reasons.
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IFPL Levels (Can I currently use a chainsaw?)
Level 1:
Chainsaw use permitted, with “fire watch” required (one person on site for 1 hour post-use to monitor for fire starts).
Level 2:
Chainsaw use permitted only between 8pm-1pm, with “fire watch” required (one person on site for 1 hour post-use to monitor for fire starts).C
Level 3:
No chainsaw use permitted except at landings.
Level 4:
No chainsaw use permitted (general forest shutdown).
Check the Industrial Fire Protection Level (IFPL) to determine whether there are use restrictions for chainsaws or other equipment.
IFPL regulates all spark-emitting equipment on DNR-protected forested land, including chainsaws (gas OR electric) used by the general public on private lands.
Use this click-through guide to determine whether you need a burn permit (and how to get one):