Effective July 6, 2021, Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide wildfire state of emergency relating to the number of early season wildfires and included statewide restrictions on outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30, 2021.

“Washington is facing a historic drought and we have already experienced record-breaking heat. We must be vigilant in our efforts to prevent wildfires, and the loss of life and destruction of land and property that comes with them,” Inslee said. “We don’t want a repeat of recent years with dangerous wildfires across the state that have destroyed towns, killed livestock and resulted in weeks of unhealthy air quality. I urge everyone to do their part to help protect our beautiful state and all our communities.”

The Washington National Guard has been activated by this proclamation to assist with wildfire suppression efforts.

To read the state of emergency proclamation, click here.