EFFECTIVE JULY 22, 2026 THE COUNTYWIDE FIRE DANGER RATING IS HIGH

FIREWORKS, OUTDOOR BURNING, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Due to current atmospheric and field conditions a DECLARATION OF HIGH FIRE HAZARD is now in effect. In coordination, County Fire Chiefs and the County Fire Marshal agree that conditions warrant this declaration. Several factors are at play in this decision, including but not limited to input received from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA), National Weather Service (NWS), and other state, federal, and local agencies.

During a declaration of HIGH FIRE HAZARD:

• Use of charcoal briquettes is prohibited, except for commercially made listed and labeled barbeque devices located and used at a residence. JCC 8.72.040(5)(c)(i).
• Target shooting outside of gun ranges, and use of exploding targets or incendiary ammunition is prohibited. Hunting is allowed in open areas. JCC 8.72.040(5)(c)(i).
• The discharge, manufacture, sale, storage, or transportation of fireworks is prohibited. JCC 8.75.040(2).
• Outdoor burning is restricted; no recreational burning (campfires).

This declaration is in effect until atmospheric and field conditions fall to an acceptable level for a length of time to determine that the threat has lessened and that risk to residents, property, and emergency responders has subsided to acceptable levels.

For More Information

Residents are encouraged to report signs of smoke or unauthorized fire activity by calling 911 immediately. For updates on fire restrictions and safety guidelines, please visit the Jefferson County Office of the Fire Marshal website at: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1687/Office-of-the-Fire-Marshal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

District Resolution 2025-003  - costs to the Distict of the fire suppression services required to suppress a fire as a result of a person starting a fire without a permit, or a permit holder failing to comply with a fire permit, shall be recovered from a person starting a fire without a permit or a permit holder failing to comply with a permit. Responsible and/or liable parties will be billed for recoverable costs.