Modify Restrictions on Outdoor Burning to a full ban throughout Unincorporated Lewis County BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MODIFY RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR ) RESOLUTION NO. 18- Ji0
BURNING TO A FULL BAN THROUGHOUT )
UNINCORPORATED LEWIS COUNTY )
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concur with the decision of
the Lewis County Community Development Director, the County Fire Marshal, and the Lewis
County Fire Chief's Association, that weather conditions continue to worsen throughout
unincorporated Lewis County creating substantial fire danger; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC and the Fire Marshal recognize that this decision may alter
recreational plans, the decision to expand the burn restriction to a total burn ban reflects the
county's priority of public safety and the protection of personnel as well as property; and
WHEREAS, the burn restrictions were modified to prohibit all outdoor burning on all
lands regulated by Lewis County, including recreational fires; and
WHEREAS, this modification and upgrade prohibits all outdoor burning which includes
recreational fires. Until modified by the BOCC or the Lewis County Fire Marshal, only liquid gas
or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off controls are permitted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby modifies Resolution #18-215
to a total burn ban, on all lands regulated by Lewis County, effective at 12:01 a.m.August 3,
2018, until such restriction is modified or rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION THIS l� DAY OF AUGUST, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Community Development Chehalis WA 98532
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PRESS RELEASE
Date: August 2, 2018
Contact: Lee Napier, Director Phone: 360.740.1146
Release #: 2
Lewis County Burn Restrictions Expanded-Total Burn Ban in Effect
With the continued dry weather,the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and Lewis
County Fire Marshal will expand the burn restrictions for all of unincorporated Lewis County,
Washington,effective 12:01 A.M., August 3, 2018.
This modification and upgrade will prohibit all outdoor burning which includes recreational fires.
Until modified by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners or the Lewis County Fire
Marshal, only liquid gas or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have
on/off controls are permitted. This decision was made due to the continued, and in some parts
of unincorporated Lewis County, worsening dry season conditions.
The Lewis County Fire Marshal, in coordination with the Chiefs of local fire districts strongly urge
all county residents and property owners to be attentive to the conditions of their properties
through proactive fire prevention measures. While the Board of County Commissioners and the
Fire Marshal recognize that this decision may alter recreational plans, the decision to expand
the burn restriction to a total burn ban reflects the county's priority of public safety and the
protection of personnel, as well as property.
The open burning restrictions, including this modification to put in place a total burn ban, will
remain in effect until such discontinuance is modified or rescinded by the Board of County
Commissioners. A public announcement of the lifting of the restrictions and ban will be
released to the public at that time.
For further information concerning outdoor burning and/or the restrictions being imposed,
please contact Doyle Sanford, Lewis County Fire Marshal, at (360)740-2696. The Fire Marshal's
office is in the Lewis County Public Services building, located at 2025 NE Kresky Avenue,
Chehalis, Washington. You may also visit the Lewis County website at
https://lewiscountywa.gov/communitydevelopment.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Aug 06,2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to a full ban throughout unincorporated Lewis County
RECEIVED
Contact Doyle Sanford Phone: 360-740-2696 AUG 0 2 2018
Department: Community Development LEWIS COUNTY
Action Needed: Approve Resolution PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Description
The Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) is in concurrence with the decision of the Lewis County Director
of Community Development and the Fire Marshal regarding the ban on all outdoor burning within Lewis
County.
Ratification of Resolution 18-215 is recommended by the Fire Marshal. This determination is based on the
judgement of the Fire Marshal, as well as a review of fire-hazard conditions, current weather conditions and
moisture readings.
This recommendation is to enact a ban on all outdoor burning to commence at 12:01 am on August 3, 2018.
However, liquid gas or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off switches are still
allowed.
Once conditions indicate that a full ban is no longer appropriate,the Fire Marshal will recommend to the BOCC
that the ban be lifted. At that time, the BOCC will ratify their decision by resolution.
The Community Development Department will make every effort necessary to keep the public,county fire
control agencies, Department of Natural Resources and the Southwest Clean Air Agency apprised of the local
outdoor burning status.
Approvals:
User Group Status
Sanford,Doyle Community Development Pending
Gowing, Graham Pending
Napier,Lee Community Development Pending
Lester,Rieva BOCC Pending
Eisenberg,Eric Prosecutor Pending
Additional Copies
Lee Napier,Doyle Sanford,Dusty Breen, Curt Spahn, Steve Mansfield,Graham Gowing,