Wildfire season officially begins April 15

Prevention measures to protect life and property are in effect April 15 through Oct. 15 on 12.7 million acres of DNR-protected lands

OLYMPIA – Regardless of the snow and rain, wildfire season officially begins April 15, as specified by state law. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to remind people that dry and unhealthy forests continue to be a fire hazard. These fires can destroy homes and threaten the safety of the public and the firefighters who protect forests and communities.

Nine forest fires have already been reported this year on lands protected by DNR. La...