Vancouver, WA – On Saturday, the Clark County Fire Marshal will lift a burning ban for all land clearing fires. A ban on recreational fires was lifted earlier this month.

The risk of wildfires has significantly declined because of recent rainfall, the forecast for more rain and cooler temperatures. A regional ban typically is in place from      July 15 to Oct. 1.

Residents must follow all local outdoor burning regulations and burning permit requirements. Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those found in local, county and state parks. On private land, recreational fires must be built according to the following regulations:

Fires must be built in a metal, stone or masonry-lined pit such as those seen in approved campgrounds or in portable units sold in home and garden stores. Fires must not exceed 3 feet in diameter by 2 feet in height.

Fires must be at least 25 feet from a structure or other combustible material, and have at least 20 feet of clearance from overhead fuels such as tree limbs, patio covers or carports.

Fires must be attended at all times by a responsible person at least 16 years old and with the ability to extinguish the fire using a shovel, five gallons of water or a connected and charged water hose.

Completely extinguish recreational fires by pouring water or moist soil on them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.

Using burn barrels is illegal.

Additional outdoor burning rules and information are available at www.clark.wa.gov/development/fire/burning.html.

For questions, please check with the Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 397-2186.

 

CONTACT
Jon Dunaway
Fire Marshal
(360) 397-2186 ext. 3324
jon.dunaway@clark.wa.gov