Modify Restrictions on outdoor burning to allow permitted burning throughout unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MODIFY RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR ) RESOLUTION NO 19- 15?
BURNING TO ALLOW PERMITTED
BURNING THROUGHOUT )
UNINCORPORATED LANDS REGULATED )
BY LEWIS COUNTY )
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concur with the decision of
the Lewis County Fire Marshal, and the Lewis County Fire Chief's Association, that weather
conditions have improved to allow open burning by permit on all unincorporated lands regulated
by Lewis County effective May 15, 2019, and
WHEREAS, this modification and upgrade allows open burning by permit effective May
15, 2019, at 8:00 a m throughout unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, and
WHEREAS, the burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited at all
times, and
WHEREAS, previous burn permits expired and were not valid during burn restrictions
updated burn permits will be required, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby modifies Resolution #19-142 to
allow open burning by permit on all lands regulated by Lewis County effective at 8 00 a m May
15, 2019, until rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC
DONE IN OPEN SESSION THIS DAY OF MAY, 2019
APPROVED AS TO FORM =•ARD •F COUNTY CO MISSIONERS
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LEWIS COUNTY
PRESS RELEASE
Date: May 14, 2019
Contact: Doyle Sanford, Fire Marshal
Phone. 360.740.2696
Release #: 2
Lewis County Burn Restrictions lifted
Effective 8 OOAM May 15, 2019,the Lewis County Fire Marshal will be lifting burn
restrictions on all outdoor burning in Unincorporated Lewis County,Washington
Reminder, the burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited
at all times Please contact the Department of Natural Resources at www.dnr.wa.gov
concerning Silvicultural burning on unimproved land
After careful review of current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County
Commissioners, Community Development Director and Fire Marshal have
determined that current weather conditions have improved enough to lift current
burning restrictions
The Lewis County Fire Marshal's Office and local Fire Districts are encouraging the
citizens of Lewis County to be diligent in safe burning practices due to the alarming
number of runaway brush fires we have experienced this year
With the good weather and spring cleaning, it is important to take precautions to
protect your property,as well as your neighbors Burn permits are required for any
fire in excess of 3x3x2 feet Burn permits may be obtained online at
https.//burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ Please follow all burn regulations
Previous burn permits expired and were not valid during burn restrictions;
updated burn permits will be required.
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Outdoor burning Safety
Practice safe burning Keep sufficient water and tools available. Have a charged
garden hose long enough to reach around the fire and a shovel or rake on site
Burn only when winds are calm or light and do not exceed 10 miles per hour
Keep a fire break clear of grass and debris The rule of thumb is 1 5 times the height
of the fire Burn piles should be a minimum 25 feet away from any structures or
standing timber
Never leave a fire unattended, even a small breeze can cause the fire to spread
quickly There should always be at least one person 16 years or older capable of
putting out the fire on site
Completely extinguish the fire with water to the point where coals are cool to the
touch.
C GENDA ITE UMMARY
Resolution BOCC Meeting Date. May 20,2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item Agenda Type: Consent
Modify restrictions on outdoor burning to allow permitted burning throughout unincorporated lands regulated
by 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
unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County
Modification of Resolution 19-142 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 open burning by permit effective 8 00 am on May 15, 2019
Reminder,the burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited at all times Please contact
the Department of Natural Resources at www dnr wa.gov concerning Silvicultural burning on unimproved land
Previous burn permits expired and were not valid during burn restrictions, updated burn permits will be
required
The burn status will remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the Board of County Commissioners A
public announcement of any modifications will be released at that time
Approvals.
User Group Status
Eisenberg, Eric Prosecutor Pending
Lester,Rieva BOCC Pending
Napier, Lee Community Development Pending
Sanford, Doyle Pending
Additional Copies
Lee Napier,Doyle Sanford,Dusty Breen,Curt Spahn, Steve Mansfield,Graham Gowing Erik Martin