Contact: Public Affairs Officer Victoria Wilkins, victoria.wilkins@usda.gov July 1, 2025, Wenatchee, WA - Continued hot, dry weather and the increasing fire hazard has prompted the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to expand campfire restrictions across the forest. Expanded campfire restrictions go into effect on July 2, 2025. Fuels in lower elevation areas have already dried out and could easily spread a wildfire ignited by fireworks or exploding targets. Fireworks pose a

The department has free leaf bags available again this spring, thanks to a mini-grant from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources which covered the printing costs. Before wildfire season begins, you can reduce your risk by removing fine debris around your home. Some places to look include gutters, decks, in hedges, and behind the old BBQ. Bags are available at the Fire Station 10 (731 N. Wenatchee Avenue) front desk Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) courses provide training and practice in tree felling and small diameter thinning. This course aims to...

Beginning on Friday, July 26, Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. With Stage 2...