Burning Information

Burning, whether done indoors for heat or outdoors for recreation, creates unhealthful air pollution.  Before burning, you need to know if burning is allowed and under what circumstances. By following the rules, you will keep smoke emissions to a minimum and avoid a potentially costly fine.

Wood Burning In this section learn more about:

• Key facts about wood heating
• Air quality requirements related to wood burning
• Limits on visible chimney smoke (opacity limits)
• Burn bans - Check the burn status first
• Got an old wood stove? Funding available to replace old stoves  

Outdoor Burning  In this section, learn more about:

• Outdoor burning in Spokane County - what's allowed, what's not
• Alternatives to burning
• Health effects of burning - what you should know
• Burn bans - Check the burn status first

Burn Bans In this section, learn more about burn bans due to poor air quality conditions.