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Know before you burn.
Human error fires make me so mad.
Such a biased statement, but as someone who’s gone through some gnarly fires within the Eastside of Washington State.
Not fun, nor is it funny, but that gif lightened up the mood again.
What is the Washington State Burning Guideline?
Let’s break this down a bit better for us.
Washington Dept. of Natural Resources |
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Local fire districts |
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Tribes |
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Want to know the Burn Restrictions as they happen? Click Here.
I love that live look map, really gives you a feel for what to be aware of.
For Local burn bans, make sure to know the county you are in and camping in.
You will notice different burning levels depending on the county you are in.
Know of an illegal burn?
Report it here.
Have the following information ready:
- Your name and phone number. If we don’t have this, we won’t be able to contact you if we need more information. However, you may call anonymously
- Date and time of burning
- The county and town you live in
- The nature of your complaint or comment
- Specific location of smoke (if known)
- Source of smoke (if known)
- Landowner and/or burner (if known)
- A detailed description including what is being burned
Stay in the know, and burn with caution, or don’t.
8 Ways to Clear & Keep Wildfire Smoke from Your Home
Gallery Credit: AJ Brewster
![Keep Bathroom & Kitchen Fans Off](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-26-9.jpg?ssl=1)
![Run Portable Air Purifiers](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-23-7.jpg?ssl=1)
![Homemade Air-Purifier](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-27-10.jpg?ssl=1)
![Close Fresh-Air Intake](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-25-12.jpg?ssl=1)
![Turn Swamp Cooler AC Off](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-28-15.jpg?ssl=1)
![Use High-Efficiency Filters](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-24-7.jpg?ssl=1)
![Use Crock Pot to Clean Your Air](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-30-15.jpg?ssl=1)
![Keep Outside Ash Outside](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/134/files/2023/08/attachment-untitled-design-29-18.jpg?ssl=1)
10 Hidden Fire Hazards In Your Home You Need To Know
According to Cheapism.com, there are 13 hidden fire hazards in your home.
Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews
![Overloaded Electrical Outlets](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-29.jpg?ssl=1)
![Liny Buildup](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-30.jpg?ssl=1)
![Faulty Wiring](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-31.jpg?ssl=1)
![Flammable Materials](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-32.jpg?ssl=1)
![Unattended Candles](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-33.jpg?ssl=1)
![Unattended Cooking](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-34.jpg?ssl=1)
![Portable Heaters](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-35.jpg?ssl=1)
![Faulty Smoke Dectectors](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-36.jpg?ssl=1)
![Grease Buildup](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-37.jpg?ssl=1)
![Sawdust](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/657/files/2024/01/attachment-untitled-design-38.jpg?ssl=1)
Important: 12 Tips To Stay Safe Using Your Fireplace and Chimney
There’s nothing quite like a lit fireplace: the warmth, light, smell, and sound of crackling wood transcends time and takes us back to a simpler time. It’s the spirit of hygge. But lighting a fire in your home comes with a lot of dangers. Before you light your fireplace, review these safety tips from the Washington State Fire Marshal.
Gallery Credit: Jaime Skelton
![A fireplace with dull embers, near a Christmas tree and single chair. On the ground is a blanket and pillow..](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-flammable-objects.jpg?ssl=1)
![A stack of paper burning in a fire.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-burning-paper.jpg?ssl=1)
![A woman sleeping in front of a fireplace.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-put-out-fire-for-sleep.jpg?ssl=1)
![A man wearing a construction hat with a clipboard, standing on a roof and looking at a brick chimney.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-chimney-inspection.jpg?ssl=1)
![A fireplace burning behind a metal fire grate.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-fireplace-screen.jpg?ssl=1)
![A hand holding a small remote pointed toward a modern fireplace.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-fireplace-remote.jpg?ssl=1)
![A woman and two children cuddling by a fireplace, with candles and a Christmas tree nearby.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-children-around-fire.jpg?ssl=1)
![A ceiling smoke alarm, with flame effects added at the bottom.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-smoke-alarms.jpg?ssl=1)
![A carbon monoxide alarm in front of a fire.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-carbon-monoxide-alarm.jpg?ssl=1)
![A flash fire in a saucepan on a professional stove.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-cooking-attendance.jpg?ssl=1)
![A professional inspecting a wooden stove.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-stove-inspection.jpg?ssl=1)
![An artificial log burning in a fireplace.](https://i0.wp.com/townsquare.media/site/112/files/2023/11/attachment-artificial-logs.jpg?ssl=1)
Source: KPQ News Radio
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