# Is there a burn ban in Lincoln County, Washington today?

**Yes.** DNR burn ban: rule burns banned.

- Checked: 2026-10-13T17:28:49.866Z
- Source: Washington Department of Natural Resources (https://www.dnr.wa.gov/burn-restrictions)
- Nearby counties with a ban: Ferry County, Stevens County, Adams County, Douglas County, Spokane County, Pend Oreille County
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/washington/lincoln-county.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/washington/lincoln-county/

## Is there a burn ban in Lincoln County today?

Yes. Washington Department of Natural Resources lists Lincoln County as “DNR burn ban: rule burns banned”. Status checked Oct 13, 10:28 AM PDT.

## Can I burn trash or brush in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County offices or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Lincoln County officials or your local fire department before burning.