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The ban was issued in response to several large, human-caused wildfires amid the statewide drought emergency and drier-than-normal weather across Washington. The largest fire at the time was the Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan, which had grown to more than 12,000 acres (4,900 ha). [2]
On June 8, 2024, a 10-to-15-acre (4.0 to 6.1 ha) fire was reported on private land near Pioneer Creek about 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Chelan in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] The cause is undetermined and remains under investigation, but is suspected to have originated from a human-caused structure fire.
On June 8th, the Pioneer Fire was reported burning on private land 31 miles northwest of Chelan and quickly spread onto US Forest Service land, including wilderness. Fire managers are using a full-suppression strategy to protect private property, public infrastructure, and natural and recreation resources, while minimizing risks to responders ...
Jul. 30—An estimated 10,000-acre fire that sparked Saturday afternoon southwest of Oroville has burned across the U.S.-Canadian border and is prompting evacuations in Okanogan County. The Eagle ...
Sep. 18—Staff report The lack of rain this summer has led to drought conditions in southern Ohio and now Lawrence County is among 27 counties where opening burn is now banned. State Fire Marshal ...
If Tarrant County reaches a higher score, the chances of a burn ban increases. “Once the index reaches 575, we will consider asking the commissioner’s court to enact a burn ban,” Butler said.
The fire began near Oroville, Washington, at about 2:00 pm PT on July 29, 2023. [1] [2] As of August 8, 2023 the fire burned a total of 34,049 acres (13,779 ha) between Canadian and US soil. [3] The cause of the fire is still unknown and under an active investigation. [1] [3]
Leaders in King County say the burn ban will be lifted at the end of the month. Here are some activities that can resume, though local bans may remain in effect. King County announces burn ban ...