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State burn ban lifts as crews secure late-season wildfires
Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban expired today, though fire managers caution that dry fuels continue to sustain fire activity across the state. Crews are securing the newly sparked Hatch Grade Fire in Walla Walla County while managing longer-burning Cascade fires. Several major incidents have transitioned into post-fire recovery and suppression repair.
Key Fires
- Hatch Grade Fire — Burning near Touchet in Walla Walla County, this fast-moving fire prompted state mobilization and evacuation notices before nearby roads reopened. Crews continue structure protection and mop-up operations along Byrnes Road.
- Three Queens Fire — Located near Snoqualmie Pass in Kittitas County, the fire continues to burn in steep wilderness terrain. Firefighters remain engaged in structure defense around Kachess Lake and Baker Lane under active evacuation advisories.
- Sisi Fire — Burning northwest of Stehekin in Chelan County, the fire is backing slowly along the Stehekin River and Agnes Creek. Personnel are utilizing aerial monitoring and drone flights while retrieving equipment from secured lines.
- Little Giant Fire — Now contained northwest of Leavenworth, the fire has shifted entirely to suppression repair and recovery. Crews are clearing danger trees, assessing debris-flow risks, and rehabilitating lines along the Chiwawa and Entiat river corridors.
Conditions and Outlook
No fire-weather watches or Red Flag Warnings are active across Washington, with overall fire potential remaining low statewide. Overcast conditions and mild temperatures will gradually give way to warmer, drier afternoons over the coming days with light winds. Morning temperature inversions will continue to trap smoke and haze in low-lying Cascade valleys.
Burn Bans and Land Management
Washington's statewide outdoor burn ban expired on October 1, and local Stage 2 restrictions in King County have been lifted, though local burn rules may still apply. Fall prescribed burns are scheduled across Klickitat County and six ranger districts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to reduce hazardous fuel loads.
What Residents Should Do
- Check with your local fire district before burning, as county or municipal restrictions may remain in effect despite the state ban expiring.
- Heed evacuation notices and give emergency vehicles ample space along rural roadways.
- Stay alert to debris flows and flash flooding when traveling through or below recent burn scars.