For Immediate Release: August 11th, 2023
For more information, contact Patrick Erickson Media Manager with the Spokane Valley Fire Department 509-309-4760
BURN RESTRICTIONS UPGRAGED TO WOOD BURNING BAN FOR AREAS WITHIN THE SVFD FIRE DISTRICT
BURN BAN GOES INTO EFFECT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Fire Danger Burn Ban - With the increase in area wildland fires, sustained hot temperatures and lack of precipitation, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is banning all open burning in the Northwest Region effective August 11, 12:01 a.m.
- This means no campgrounds or wood burning appliances on unimproved properties can be used.
- What is still allowed would be propane and natural gas appliances like BBQs and fire tables in a backyard setting.
Spokane Valley Fire Department Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal have voted in favor of following DNR’s wood burning ban for properties within the Spokane Valley Fire District. All current burn restrictions for properties within the SVFD Fire District remain in effect.
Visit spokanevalleyfire.com or call 509.928.1700 if you have questions regarding burn restrictions within the cities of Liberty Lake, Millwood, or the City of Spokane Valley.
The Burn Ban will be effective Friday, August 11th, 12:01 a.m. With high temperatures in the forecast, local Fire Agencies want to keep our communities safe, lowering fire risk by reducing the number of human-caused wildfires. “We always grow more concerned this time of year when it doesn’t take much to spark a fire,” said Spokane Valley Fire Department Deputy Fire Marshal, Brett Anderson. “SVFD asks our community to remain vigilant in their fire safe practices. Last week, we responded to a second alarm fire in the Dishman Hills Natural Area that required a large number of our resources and resources from other local agencies. We want to minimize the fire risk in our area and keep our community safe. We are responding daily to brush fires within our Fire District.
Contact the Spokane Valley Fire Department for more information.
