fire restrictions

Beginning tomorrow (Friday, August 4), fire restrictions will increase to a Stage 2 level in parts of Chelan County. The change affects the area known as the Chelan County Valley Zone, which includes all unincorporated lands within the boundaries of fire districts 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8...

Spokesperson Jill FitzSimmons says the county is aware of the rain being forecast for this weekend, but they'll need to have proof.

Restrictions were extended into Oct. 15, due to ongoing dry conditions and lack of rain.

Douglas County now has a burn ban in place until next Saturday.  The move comes several days after Chelan County extended its fire restrictions to the same date.  Douglas County Commissioner Mark Straub says he and his colleagues simply responded to expert advice.  "The...