BURN BAN

October 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Burning Regulations

Seasonal Burn Ban is lifted effective October 1, 2021

To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Cowlitz, Clark, and
Skamania counties jointly implement a policy to ban outdoor burning
from July 15 through Sept. 30 each year.

Burn Barrels

are not allowed in Washington State.

Recreational Fires

are defined as a maximum size of 3’x3’x2’ and consisting of only fire wood or charcoal are allowed countywide as long as conditions are safe and the fire is continually attended.

Recreational campfires

are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds, provided no seasonal burn bans are in effect by local or state agencies at the time of the burning.

Campfires on Private Land

are permitted with the landowner’s permission if built in the following approved manner: - In a metal, stone or masonry lined fire pit such as those seen in approved campgrounds

- May not exceed 3 feet in diameter

- Located a minimum of 25 feet from any structure or combustible materials including overhead fuels

Campfires must be attended at all times by a responsible person at least 16-years old with the ability and tools to extinguish the fire, such as a shovel and either five gallons of water or a connected and charged water hose.

Be a good neighbor.

Recreational fires may not cause a smoke or odor nuisance tosurrounding properties and may be subject to seasonal fire safety burn bans.

Fires are not to be left unattended at any time.

Please remember to completely extinguish campfires by pouring water or moist soil in them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch. The use of self-contained camp stoves is encouraged as an alternative.