Is there a burn ban in Columbia County today?
Washington · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
From the notice
Northern Blue Mountains area — DNR restrictions: small rule burns only, campfires in campgrounds only (about 35% of the county). Upper Basin area — DNR burn ban: rule burns banned (about 65% of the county).
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Washington burn bans today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
3 of the 8 closest counties have a burn ban.
Questions about burning in Columbia County
Is there a burn ban in Columbia County today?
Yes. Washington Department of Natural Resources lists Columbia County as “DNR burn ban: rule burns banned”. Status checked Oct 13, 10:28 AM PDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Columbia County?
Not while the burn ban is in effect. County burn bans in Washington prohibit most outdoor burning; read the county's order for exceptions (for example, approved grills or permitted agricultural burns).
Who issues burn bans in Washington?
DNR sets burn bans by fire danger rating area for the state forests, state parks and private forestland it protects: “rule burns” are small pile burns allowed without a permit, and higher levels also ban permit burns and campfires. Cities, counties, fire districts and clean air agencies set their own bans elsewhere.
Where does this information come from?
From Washington Department of Natural Resources's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Columbia County offices or your local fire department before burning.