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Tonasket Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 2Safety brief
Updated
Very high fire danger today.
The SINLAHEKIN fire is 166,084 acres and 67% contained, with a trend toward more containment. Fire danger is very high across the Tonasket Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in developed campgrounds and the backcountry, including the Pasayten Wilderness. Propane stoves are allowed with a 3-foot clearance and an on/off switch. Check current conditions before your trip as restrictions can change.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry including Pasayten Wilderness; propane stoves allowed with 3-ft clearance and on/off switch.
Conditions
- Propane/gas stoves allowed with on/off switch
- Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3-feet from open flame on all sides
Exceptions
- Gas/jellied petroleum/pressurized liquid fuel stoves with on/off switch and 3-ft clearance
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in developed campgrounds; propane stoves allowed with 3-ft clearance and on/off switch.
Conditions
- Propane/gas stoves allowed with on/off switch
- Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3-feet from open flame on all sides
Exceptions
- Gas/jellied petroleum/pressurized liquid fuel stoves with on/off switch and 3-ft clearance
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane/gas stoves allowed with on/off switch and 3-ft vegetation clearance.
Conditions
- Fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel or propane
- Must have on/off switch
- Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3-feet away from open flame on all sides
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches prohibited.
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
19max avg 3.4 µg/m³ around 3 AM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 7:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 2.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 2.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 2.5 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 6.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈14 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 3.4 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 16 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈19 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 2.9 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 11 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈16 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 1.7 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 4.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈9 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 1.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈7 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.7 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈6 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 1.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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