Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz: Effective today, I am lifting the statewide burn ban on all forest lands under Washington State Department of Natural Resources fire protection. With autumn rains and shifting weather conditions, I am optimistic that we’ve turned a corner.
This means that outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on all forest lands within DNR’s fire protection are permitted once again. >> Read more