SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Summer is officially over; the burn bans in Spokane County are being lifted on Friday.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, the burn restrictions that have been in place since summer will be lifted countywide. This means outdoor recreational fires can resume throughout all unincorporated areas of Spokane County and in the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley.
The burn restrictions went into effect in June this year and have remained in effect until now. Starting Friday, the following outdoor recreational fires can resume in Spokane County:
- Campfires
- Backyard barbecues
- Chimeneas
- Portable outdoor fireplaces
- Fire pits
- Other patio/deck warmers
The above items can be used if approved fuel is used and other requirements are met, according to the county.
Lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may still have burn restrictions in place and should be checked before burning. To check, click here.
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