Lisa Jones, 509.625.7040
Monday, July 22, 2013 at 5:19 p.m.
Due to the hot, dry conditions, specific outdoor recreational fires (in-ground campfires, fire pits, fire bowls, etc) are prohibited in the City of Spokane effective today, July 22, 2013, by order of the Spokane City Fire Marshal. The restriction will continue until further notice; such restrictions are subject to change depending on conditions. Also click on the SFD website for info. This information is consistent with the unincorporated areas of Spokane County, the Cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, and Millwood.
Citizens may still use portable outdoor fireplaces or other patio/deck warmers, provided the appliance has a spark arresting device and a chimney, approved fuel is used and weather conditions support safe recreational fires. Approved fuels include seasoned (clean/dry) firewood, briquettes, propane, or natural gas.
Here are other requirements for outdoor fires:
Unsafe or otherwise restricted fires will be required to be extinguished. Failure to comply with the burning restrictions could have serious consequences. A person who fails to take immediate action to extinguish or otherwise discontinue unauthorized burning when ordered to do so is guilty of a misdemeanor. That person can face a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail.