Restrict outdoor burning throughout unincorporated Lewis County BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 20-250
RESTRICT OUTDOOR BURNING THROUGHOUT
UNINCORPORATED LEWIS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concurs with the decision of
the Lewis County Community Development Director and the County Fire Marshal, that
current weather conditions within Lewis County have created substantial fire danger
throughout Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to restrict outdoor burning on all unincorporated lands
regulated by Lewis County, EXCEPT for recreational fires in designated campgrounds or
private lands in approved burning receptacles; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the County's legislative and police power authority, and for
the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare, the BOCC
declares that sufficient circumstances exist that warrant a ban on open burning within
the County, until further action by the BOCC.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby concurs with restricting
outdoor burning on all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County. Effective at
8:00 a.m. July 18, 2020, burn permits are no longer valid as imposed by the Lewis
County Fire Marshal, EXCEPT for recreational fires in designated campgrounds or private
lands in approved burning receptacles and until such restriction is modified or
rescinded by like resolution of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of July, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Eric Eisenberg Gary Stamper
By: Eric Eisenberg, Gary Stamper, Chair
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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PRESS RELEASE
Date: July 16, 2020
Contact: Doyle Sanford, Building Official/Fire Marshal
Phone: 360.740.2696
Release #: 1
Lewis County Burn Restrictions
Effective 8:00 A.M., July18, 2020,the Lewis County Fire Marshal will be enacting
burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County,
Washington.
After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County
Commissioners, Community Development Director and Fire Marshal have
determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have created
substantial fire dangers. It has been determined there is a need to enact restriction
on outdoor burning on all lands regulated by the Lewis County EXCEPT for
recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands, if 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.
• 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.
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The burning restriction DOES apply to applicants with a current open burning
permit.The current burning permit expiration date will NOW be 8:00 A.M.,
Saturday,July 18, 2020
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.
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.
https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 20-250 BOCC Meeting Date: July 20, 2020
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
RESTRICT OUTDOOR BURNING THROUGHOUT UNINCORPORATED LEWIS COUNTY
Contact: Doyle Sanford Phone: 360-740-2696
Department: CD - Community Development
Description:
Restrict outdoor burning on all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, EXCEPT for
recreational fires in designated campgrounds or private lands in approved burning receptacles.
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Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Lee Napier, Doyle Sanford, Dusty Breen, none
Andy Caldwell, Curt Spahn, Graham Gowing