By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Restrictions have been put in place for all outdoor burning in unincorporated Lewis County because of potential fire danger.
The only outdoor fires allowed will be campfires in designated campgrounds or in fire pits on private property that meet specific criteria, according to Lewis County Community Development Director Lee Napier, acting as fire marshal.
The ban began at 12:01 a.m. today.
Napier indicates in a news release that the weather conditions have created substantial fire dangers.
The action means any current open burning permit expired at midnight, according to Napier.
For specifications on acceptable fire pits, check the Lewis County Community Development Department’s web page.
Last year, dry conditions led to the same prohibition much earlier in the summer, they were enacted on June 19.
This past Friday, the Department of Natural Resources expanded its burn ban in forest land it protects to cover the entire state.
The county’s restrictions will remain in effect until lifted by the county Board of Commissioners.
For further information concerning outdoor burning, Napier can be reached at 360-740-1146. The fire marshal’s office is in the Lewis County Public Services building, located at 2025 NE Kresky Avenue in Chehalis.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Traveling through Ft Lewis Throrn Lane exit and smelled a fire. Don’t want no stinking Forest Fires. Please use your ash tray instead of the dry grass…
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