By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Restrictions will go into place for outdoor burning in unincorporated Lewis County because of potential fire danger beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.
The Lewis County fire marshal, Lewis County Community Development director and Board of (Lewis) County Commissioners made the decision after a review of the current and extended weather forecast.
Outdoor burning will be prohibited until further notice, except for recreational campfires in designated campgrounds or in fire pits on private property that meet specific criteria.
The action means any current open burning permits expire at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, according to Lewis County Community Development Director Lee Napier.
Cities and towns throughout the county have their own rules about outdoor burning; some follow the county’s lead.
For further information concerning outdoor burning, Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford can be reached at 360-740-2696. The fire marshal’s office is in the Lewis County Public Services building, located at 2025 NE Kresky Avenue in Chehalis.
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