Outdoor burning is banned in the City of Palouse with the exception of small recreational fires.  Please click here to view a copy of the outdoor burning ordinance.

Outdoor burning is allowed within Rural Fire District #4 in accordance with Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines.  Click here for more details.

The Fire Chief may, at his discretion, ban all burning within the City and RFD #4 if extreme fire hazard conditions are present.  Notification of such a ban will be posted online at this site and www.visitpalouse.com.  Flyers will be posted at City Hall and the Post Office and a sign will be posted at the fire station.  A message will be posted on the community reader board as well.