Modify restrictions on outdoor burning BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MODIFY RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR ) RESOLUTION NO. 19- a-bgs
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 September 18, 2019, and
WHEREAS, this modification allows open burning by permit effective September 18,
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 #19-168
to allow open burning by permit on all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, effective
at 8 00 a m September 18, 2019, until rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC
DONE IN OPEN SESSION THIS rt`")DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2019
APPROVED AS TO FORM BOA- 5 OF COUNTY Co., ISSIONERS
Jon- an Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LE f S COUNTY A INGT, N
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PRESS RELEASE
Date: September 17, 2019
Contact Doyle Sanford, Fire Marshal
Phone. 360.740.2696
Release # 4
Lewis County Lifts Restrictions on Outdoor Burning
Effective 8 00 A.M, September 18, 2019, Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal will lift the current burn restrictions
on outdoor burning for all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County,
Washington
After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County
Fire Marshal has determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County
have improved and will lift the restriction to allow outdoor burning, subject to an
open burning application and permit
Lewis County Fire Marshal works closely with local fire districts and local fire
departments and strongly urges all county residents and property owners to be
attentive to the condition of their properties through proactive fire prevention
measures, such as the presence of fire extinguishing equipment and attendance to
supervise the fire until the fire has been extinguished
Remember, outdoor burning is restricted to only natural vegetation from the burn
site The burning of garbage,paper or other refuse is strict!fv prohibited at all
times To obtain an Open Burning Application and Permit,you may apply on-line at
https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa,gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Fire
Marshal's office
The burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited at all 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 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
To stay informed regarding the current status, please call the 24 hour automated
information line at 360 740 1133
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY SP—4-M]
Resolution BOCC Meeting Date Sep 23, 2019,, Uuul i! Y
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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 restnctions on all
unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County
Modification of Resolution 19-168 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 September 18, 2019
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
Sanford, Doyle Community Development Pending
Napier, Lee Community Development Pending
Gowing, Graham Pending
Additional Copies
Lee Napier, Doyle Sanford, Dusty Breen, Curt Spahn, Steve Mansfield,Graham Gowing, Bruce Kimsey