Modify Restriction on outdoor burning to all recreational fires in approved receptacles and solid fuel BBQ BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MODIFY RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR ) RESOLUTION NO. 18- 2-gL. -
BURNING TO ALLOW RECREATIONAL )
FIRES IN APPROVED RECEPTACLES AND )
SOLID FUEL BBQ USE IN )
UNINCORPORATED LEWIS COUNTY )
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concurs with the decision of
the Lewis County Fire Marshal and the Lewis County Fire Chief's Association that weather
conditions have improved to allow recreational burning in approved receptacles and to allow use
of solid fuel BBQs effective September 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, this modification and restriction downgrade allows all recreational fires in
approved receptacles and use of solid fuel BBQs September 15, 2018, at 12:01 a.m. on all
lands regulated by Lewis County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby modifies Resolution #18-248 to
allow recreational fires and solid fuel BBQ use on September 15, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. on all
lands regulated by Lewis County, until modified or rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION THIS I1 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonat a.Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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PRESS RELEASE
Date: September 14, 2018
Contact: Lee Napier, Director
Phone: 360.740.2696
Release #: 3
Lewis County Burn Restrictions Modified -To Allow Recreational
Fires and Solid Fuel BBQ Use
Effective 12:01 A.M., September 15, 2018 Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal will be modifying the current burn
restrictions on outdoor burning for all lands regulated by Lewis County,
Washington.
After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast,the Lewis County
Community Development Director and the Fire Marshal have determined that
current weather conditions within Lewis County have improved and will modify the
burn restrictions to allow recreational fires and use of solid fuel BBQs throughout
lands regulated by Lewis County. Recreational fires must be built in the following
manner:
• The campfire shall be no greater than 3-feet in diameter and have a ring
constructed of metal,stone or brick 8-inches above 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.
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• 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.
Open burning permits are still not valid at this time.
Please refer to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for
restrictions applying to outdoor burning conducted on DNR-protected forestlands
throughout Washington,which includes state parks. You may obtain the
information at www.dnr.wa.gov/burn-restrictions.
The burning restrictions 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 burn restrictions will be released to the public at that time.
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.
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.
BOCC: AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Sep 17, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to allow recreational fires in approved receptacles and solid fuel BBQ
use in Unincorporated Lewis County
Contact Doyle Sanford Phone: 360-740-2696
Department: Community Development
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is in concurrence with the decision of the Director of Lewis
County Community Development and the Fire Marshal regarding the modification of burn restrictions on all
lands regulated by Lewis County.
Modification of Resolution 18-248 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 and anticipated weather
conditions and moisture readings.
This recommendation is to allow all recreational fires in approved receptacles and the use of solid fuel BBQs to
commence at 12:01 am on September 15,2018.
Open burn permits are still not valid.
Once conditions warrant another modification, the Fire Marshal will make a recommendation to the BOCC at
that time. The BOCC may 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
Eisenberg, Eric Prosecutor Pending
Gowing,Graham Community Development Approved
Lester, Rieva BOCC Pending
Sanford,Doyle Community Development Pending
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Napier, Lee Community Development Approved
Additional Copies
Lee Napier,Doyle Sanford,Dusty Breen,Curt Spahn, Steve Mansfield,Graham Gowing