Current Forest Operation Levels Have Changed
Forest operation levels have changed. Please visit https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/ifpl/ for current information.
All Forest Operations Are Now Prohibited
All forest operations, including gathering firewood, are prohibited in Northeast Washington. Ref: https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/ifpl/
Fire Danger Increases – All Campfires & Recreational Fires Prohibited
SHERIFF ADVISORY Effective 12:01 am Friday, July 2nd, all campfires & recreational fires are prohibited in Pend Oreille County. This includes all State and Forest Service campgrounds. The Fire Danger in Southern Pend Oreille County [...]
Cooling Centers
Cooling Centers open to the public in Pend Oreille County are listed below. The Pend Oreille Library District has air conditioning in all four of their branches as well as the Hospitality House in Newport [...]
Fire Danger Increases, Permit Burning Banned in Foothills Region
Permit burning is BANNED in the Foothills region of Washington State, which includes Pend Oreille County Fire District 8. Daily updates on burn restrictions and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels are available at 1-800-323-BURN or on [...]
Some Burn Restrictions Ease in Portions of Eastern Washington
Recent rains allow for easing of some burn restrictions OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with partner agencies, is easing some burn restrictions on DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington. [...]