Residential campfires are now banned in unincorporated Chelan County.

With unseasonably hot and windy conditions this weekend, the Chelan County fire marshal is banning all residential campfires in the county's unincorporated areas.

The ban does not include propane-fueled campfire units, nor does it apply to commercially made barbecues and camp stoves.

“It’s just too dry out there already,” said Fire Marshal Chris Pedersen. “Overall, conditions are shaping up to be a hazardous wildfire season. We need everyone on board with restrictions and to be vigilant about not causing a wildfire in our county.”

Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s Friday through Monday with highs hovering close to 100 degrees by Monday.

The banning of residential campfires comes only four days after the out

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