Clark County fire marshal issues outdoor burning ban from Tuesday through Sept. 30 or later

As of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, all land clearing and residential burning in Clark County has been restricted until further notice.

Also, the fire marshal is rescinding all burning permits issued prior to the ban. Permits can be reissued or extended when the ban is lifted.

Each yearClark County, along with Cowlitz and Skamania counties, implements a ban on outdoor burning from July 15 through Sept. 30, when fire danger leveltends to be high. The counties based the ban period on years of information about fuel conditions. However, in a year of extreme fire hazard conditions, a ban can begin sooner or end later.

After Sept. 30, residents should contact the Fire Marshal's Office to make sure the ban has been lifted before burning.

The burning restrictions do not apply to federally managed lands.

Recreational campfires on forest lands are allowed only if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as commercial campgrounds and local, county and state parks.

On private land, recreational fires are permitted when built according to the following regulations:

The Fire Marshal suggests self-contained camp stoves as a safe and easy alternative to camp fires.

More information about Clark County's outdoor burning rules are available on the county's website.

-- Susan Green

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Clark County fire marshal issues outdoor burning ban from Tuesday through Sept. 30 or later