Cle Elum Volunteer Fire Department

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🔥 Fire Danger is HIGH 🔥

While we are not currently under a burn ban, conditions across Upper Kittitas County are becoming increasingly dry. Grasses and light fuels can ignite easily and fires can spread quickly, especially during windy conditions.

As you enjoy the outdoors, please do your part to prevent wildfires:

✅ Fully extinguish fires before leaving them unattended
✅ Never park vehicles on dry grass
✅ Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks
✅ Use caution with equipment that can create heat or sparks
✅ Properly dispose of ci******es and smoking materials
✅ Keep a shovel and water source nearby when conducting any legal burning

Remember, it only takes one spark to start a wildfire.

KCFD7 crews are ready to respond, but prevention is our best tool. Let’s all do our part to keep our community, forests, and neighbors safe this summer.

🚒 Stay informed, stay prepared, and help Prevent Wildfires.

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

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05/16/2026

This week’s Firewise topic is **Defensible Space**. Defensible space is the area around a home where vegetation and other flammable materials are reduced or maintained to help slow wildfire spread and improve firefighter access and safety.

Creating defensible space around your home can make a critical difference during a wildfire.

This week, focus on clearing the area closest to your home:
✂️ Trim vegetation within 5 feet of structures
🪵 Move firewood away from your home
🍃 Clean leaves and debris from roofs and gutters

Need help? Don’t hesitate to reach out to your local fire department--or, you can request a wildfire risk assessment by the Kittitas Fire Adapted Community Coalition and get recommendations for mitigation actions for your home: https://tinyurl.com/KFACCrisk

Easton Fire Department KCFD #3 Kittitas County Fire District 1 Kittitas County Fire District 7 Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue- KVFR City of Roslyn Fire Department Association Kittitas County Fire Protection District #6 Snoqualmie Pass Fire & Rescue Kittitas County Fire District #4

05/11/2026

🚨Structure Fire in Sun Country🚨

Follow the Kittitas County Fire District 7 post below for more details.

KCFD7 would like to thank our Automatic Aid Partners, who assisted us with our 2nd alarm structure fire last night. As well as Kittitas County Fire Protection District #6 for covering Upper County during the incident.

Upper Kittitas County Medic One
City of Roslyn Fire Department Association
Cle Elum Volunteer Fire Department
Easton Fire Department KCFD #3
South Cle Elum Fire Department, Assoc.

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Update 23:03
Fire has been knocked down. Fire Marshal and Red Cross have been called.

2nd Alarm Structure Fire
81 Troon Court
Residence is fully engulfed. Multiple Agencies responding. Occupants have all evacuated.

05/09/2026

Wildfire season is approaching—now’s the time to get ready.

Over the next month, we’re teaming up with our local fire department partners to share simple, practical Firewise tips to help you prepare for a wildfire.

Small steps can make a big difference, some actionable topics that will be covered include:

🔥 Creating defensible space around your home
🔥 Hardening your home against wildfire threats
🔥 Steps to prepare yourself and your family for evacuation

Preparation protects your home—and helps keep you and your family safe. At any time, you can reach out to your local fire district to assist you in Firewise activities around your home.

Easton Fire Department KCFD #3 Kittitas County Fire District 1 Kittitas County Fire District 7 Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue- KVFR City of Roslyn Fire Department Association Kittitas County Fire Protection District #6 Snoqualmie Pass Fire & Rescue Kittitas County Fire District #4