Updated at 1:50 p.m.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – While the ban on outdoor burning continues, those who live in unincorporated Lewis County may once again light up campfires beginning at 5 p.m. today.
“After careful review, of the current and extended weather forecast for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, the Lewis County community development director and the fire marshal have determined that weather conditions within Lewis County have improved and will modify the burn restriction to allow recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands if built in the following manner,” Lewis County officials stated in a news release.
“The campfire shall be no greater than three-feet in diameter and have a ring constructed of metal, stone, or brick 8-inches above the surface with a 2-foot wide area cleared down to exposed soil surrounding the outside of the pit;
• The campfire shall have an area at least 10-feet around it cleared of all flammable material and at least 20-feet of clearance from overhead flammable materials or fuels;
• The campfire must be attended at all times by a responsible person at least 16-years old with the ability to extinguish the fire with a shovel and a 5-gallon bucket of water or with a connected and charged water hose;
• 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.”
In other words, be cautious.
The Lewis County fire marshal, in coordination with the chiefs of local fire districts strongly urge all county residents and visitors to be attentive to the conditions of their properties through proactive fire prevention measures, Lewis County Community Development Director Lee Napier stated.
The cities of Centralia and Chehalis today issued similar statements, saying recreational fires and outdoor cooking are okay now, in approved fire pits and/or if using devices with lids.
“The use of liquid gas camp stoves and propane barbecues with on/off controls and charcoal barbecues are also permitted in all city parks and campgrounds,” both cities noted.
They recommend keeping a fire extinguisher nearby.
“Please be safe and enjoy the remainder of the summer,” Chehalis Fire Department Ken Cardinale wrote.
The state Department of Natural Resources eased its burn ban in Western Washington as well.
“Recent rains and cooler temperatures across Western Washington are prompting DNR to reduce campfire restrictions west of the Cascade Mountains,” the state agency wrote.
Effective today, campfires will be allowed within approved fire pits in designated campgrounds in state parks, state forests and on other lands protected by DNR.
Individual jurisdictions may have their own continued campfire bans. Check local restrictions, campground signs or with campground hosts before starting a campfire.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
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You’re welcome.
Just be careful out there and enjoy your weekend.
BB
Ohh. Thanks for the permission big brother.