Grant County Fire District 13

06/09/2026

Assisting Grant County Fire District #5 with another large wildfire. Bust start to season.

06/09/2026

Strong winds today! Please use caution with anything that can start a fire.

There will be widespread wind gusts around 30-50 mph across the Inland Northwest Tuesday Afternoon. These winds will create difficult driving conditions for high-profile vehicles and cause choppy waters on regional lakes. Isolated tree damage is also possible, particularly around the Wenatchee area and Waterville Plateau. Secure loose outdoor items and trash cans before Tuesday morning.

06/08/2026

Assisting Grant County Fire District #5 with this fire.

Fire under control at 11:53 am.

The person who caused the fire received a citation for second-degree reckless burning, a gross misdemeanor. The suspect was issued a notice to appear in court for arraignment.

Earlier: Several RVs on fire along with a wildfire. This is visible east of SR17 and the north end of Neppel Road NE. Fire units on scene. No threat to the public.

Cooperating agencies
MACC 911
Grant County Fire District #5
Grant County Fire District 13
Your Ephrata Firefighters
Grant County Fire District #7
Grant County Fire Marshal's Office
Grant County Sheriff's Office - WA
Bureau of Land Management

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06/07/2026

Busy day. Assisted both Grant County Fire District 8 and Grant County Fire District #7 with large wildland fires. Other large fires have started in the region as well. Wind has definitely been a problem.

We need your help stopping wildfires. Please use caution as fire conditions are already high.

Video of Brush 1327 working through the fire today near Soap Lake.

05/31/2026

🔥🚫BURN BAN STARTS TOMORROW 🚫🔥: The annual burn ban starts June 1st and lasts until September 30th. Here’s what it means for you:

NO
- Burning to include yard waste (trees, shrubs, grass clipping, etc.), the burning of ditch banks or any other private burning.

- The burning of household garbage, building materials (processed lumber) is never allowed by Washington State law at any time.

- Burn barrels are still illegal.

YOU ARE OK TO DO THE FOLLOWING WHILE THE BAN IS IN PLACE
- Agricultural field burning or orchard burning is allowed when properly permitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology and precautions have been made for fire suppression if needed.

- Recreational fires/camp fires are allowed in approved devices at public campgrounds when allowed by the campground authority. Recreational fires are allowed in private pits at residences when surrounded by twenty-five feet of non-combustible space around the fire pit, a charged water line is present and the fire is attended at all times.

- Cooking fires are allowed for large events whether public or private and must be permitted through the Fire Marshal's office prior to the event.

- Open flames associated with gas barbeques or charcoal start-up are allowed in a safe and sane manner. These devices are to be used in an area away from combustible materials including vegetation and must be attended at all times.

NOTES:
- The Grant County Commissioners may extend the burn ban if needed.

- The ban does not change restrictions placed on cities by the Department of Ecology which have been in place since 2007.

- The County burn restriction does not affect fires at State or Federal campgrounds in approved devices, (check for state or federal bans) or agricultural burning such as the burning of field crop residue and orchard tear out residue, provided the burning is permitted and conducted in accordance with the Washington Department of Ecology. (For more information on agro burning, contact the Department of Ecology directly.)

- Law enforcement may fine you for a violation of the burn ban. Fine for violations are first offense: $150. Second offense $300 and third and subsequent offenses are $500. Third and

For more information visit ➡️ https://www.grantcountywa.gov/205/Fire-Marshal

05/29/2026

Wild weather last night kept emergency services busy throughout the county. At about 8:55 PM we responded to a reported structure fire that turned out to be multiple diesel tanks totaling 15,000 gallons and a shop on fire in the 6500 block of RD B NW. Upon arrival firefighters observed one tank had failed.

Poor visibility and downed trees hampered access to the fire. District 5 & District 13 Five-Ton Tenders were able to reach the fire and protect a home and larger shop threatened by the blaze while firefighters cleared the down trees to make access.

Meanwhile additional calls in the district came in for electrical hazards from downed power lines. Additional D13 firefighters with assistance from EFD handled those calls.

In all it took about 22,000 gallons of water and 350 gallons of foam to extinguish the diesel tank fire. A connected shop next to the tank was destroyed, but a larger shop and home were protected by firefighters. Initial indications are a downed poplar tree struck the tank and a fire ignited. Units cleared the scene about 3:15AM.

In any major weather event resources get spread thin. Teamwork and mutual aid is a must and we are thankful for the help from Grant County Fire District #5, Your Ephrata Firefighters and farmers with equipment who assisted with making access.

05/29/2026

⚡️Alert! Severe weather is causing issues all over Grant County. We are responding to a structure fire near RD B NW and RD 7 NW. Downed power lines, trees and low visibility are hampering response efforts. 35 plus calls at once throughout the county. Strong winds causing issues. Please stay inside and stay alert!

05/28/2026

Heads up! Severe weather possible Thursday! New fire starts will race in the wind. Please call 9-1-1 to report any new starts so we can get resources on them quick!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Grant County Fire District 13 honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of their courage and dedication.

Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Assisting on another . Wind will be a problem into Monday. Please help us prevent wildfires!

Grant County Fire District #5 at another fire, Road 10.2-NE and Neppel Road NE. Sagebrush, campers and vehicles involved. Grant County Fire District 13 also on the call.

Media: contact FD5 for information.

Photo: BLM Ranger Chris Dodds

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