Residential campfires are banned in unincorporated Chelan County

Chelan County – With unseasonably hot and windy conditions headed this way, the Chelan County fire marshal is banning all residential campfires in the county’s unincorporated areas.

The ban does not include propane fueled campfire units and it does not apply to commercially made barbecues and camp stoves.

Chelan County Emergency Management encourages people to sign up for its emergency alert system called Everbridge.

“During wildfire season, we also recommend that everyone turn on their cell phones,” adds Sgt. Jason Reinfeld, “If we need to send an emergency notice quickly, regardless of whether you are signed up for Everbridge, we can’t reach you if your location is off.”

Citizens can sign up online for alerts or download the Everbridge mobile app.