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BURN BAN

APRIL 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Temporary small debris burn ban dropped

Effective: April 26, 2021 - Residential burning and land clearing burning are permanently banned within the expanded Longview/Kelso no burn area and in the city limits and urban growth areas of Castle Rock and Woodland.

Burning is limited to natural vegetation only in the remainder of Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties. A free permit is necessary for all fires up to 10 x 10 x 6 and can be printed from our website at www.swcleanair.org, or obtained from your local fire station. Piles larger than 10 x 10 x 6 requires a written permit from the Southwest Clean Air Agency.

For silvicultural or forest questions contact Dept of Natural Resources at 360-575-5089. For more information you can contact the Southwest Clean Air Agency at 360-574-3058 or 1-800-633-0709 during normal business hours.

Recreational fires under 3'x3'x2' are still allowed in all of Cowlitz and Skamania Counties without a permit if they are at least 50 feet from any structure. Only charcoal or seasoned firewood (no lumber) may be used as fuel for a recreational fire. Recreational fires must be used solely for recreational purposes and may not be used for disposal of yard debris or any other material. Recreational fires may not cause a smoke or odor nuisance to surrounding properties and may be subject to seasonal fire safety burn bans.

Please check all available resources before you start burning again. For more information, check Washington State Department of Natural Resources website or call the Southwest Clean Air Agency at 800-633-0709, or swcleanair.org

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