Wildfire resources

Chelan County’s dry summers make wildfire awareness essential for both residents and visitors. On this page, you’ll find current smoke levels and air quality updates to help you plan your activities safely. We also provide information on local burn bans and fire danger levels, including the countywide ban on personal fireworks during fire season. Stay informed and help protect our landscapes by following local fire safety guidelines.

Current Conditions:

For current evacuations, our webpage is at: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

That webpage has a link to our interactive evacuation map: https://chelangis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=ca1e19e4123b4002a9fb176b25434e03

Whenever fires get large, they are put up on InciWeb, a federal page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

Road Closures: https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/ 

And people can always download the Watch Duty app, a nonprofit effort that pulls all this information from the county, state and feds and puts it in one place: https://www.watchduty.org/

Wildfire Resources

Skip The Sparks

SKIP THE SPARKS & STOP THE FIRES! Fireworks are banned in Chelan County and most of Douglas County – One spark is all it takes to ignite a wildfire.

Fireworks are banned, but celebrations aren’t! Attend a public fireworks show instead. See the list of shows below.

Chelan County Air Quality Monitoring

Stay informed with real-time air quality updates for Chelan County. Whether you’re heading out for a hike, planning a winery visit, or exploring one of our charming towns, knowing the current air conditions can help you make the most of your day—safely.

Washington Smoke Blog

Welcome to the Washington Smoke blog, a partnership between state, county, and federal agencies, and Tribes. We coordinate to collectively share information for Washington communities affected by wildfire smoke.

WSDOT Real-Time Travel Map

Stay up to date on Washington road conditions with the WSDOT Real-Time Travel Map. This interactive tool shows live traffic flow, incidents, construction zones, and weather impacts across the state. You can zoom into your route, check for closures or delays, and even view highway cameras for current conditions—helping you plan a safer, smoother trip.