Spokane County Enacts Burn Restrictions

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  Spokane County and area fire chiefs enacted a Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2026“Effective Monday, June 29, 2026Spokane County, Wash. – In coordination with area Fire Chiefs from the Inland Northwest Fire Chiefs Association, a Fire Danger Burn Restriction is being enacted effective at 11:59 p.m., June 29, 2026, for Spokane County.”
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  The restriction prohibits unauthorized open burning and recreational fires until lifted“Unauthorized open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are restricted until this order is lifted or unless otherwise permitted by law enforcement or authorized agencies.”
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  The Spokane County Department of Emergency Management issued the orderNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The order was issued in coordination with the Inland Northwest Fire Chiefs Association“In coordination with area Fire Chiefs from the Inland Northwest Fire Chiefs Association, a Fire Danger Burn Restriction is being enacted effective at 11:59 p.m., June 29, 2026, for Spokane County.”
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  The order aims to reduce human-caused wildfires“All Fire Agencies want to keep area communities safe from fire risk by reducing the number of human-caused wildfires.”
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  The order aims to improve air quality“We want to do our part to keep our air quality as smoke free as possible.”
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  Violators who fail to extinguish fires when ordered face misdemeanor charges under IFC 109No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Violators who fail to extinguish fires when ordered face misdemeanor charges under SCC 3. 02No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents are advised to contact local fire departments before lighting any fire“If you have any questions, before lighting any fire, call your local agency first (see page 2).”
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  Spokane Valley Fire Department provided contact information for residents seeking clarification“Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) - https://www.spokanevalleyfire.com/”
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  Spokane Fire Department provided contact information for residents seeking clarification“City of Spokane Fire Department - https://my.spokanecity.org/fire/”
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  Other local agencies provided contact information for residents seeking clarificationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The restriction aligns with Washington State Department of Natural Resources guidelines on outdoor burningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.