Modify Lewis County burn restrictions to a total ban throughout unincorporated Lewis County BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-255
LEWIS COUNTY BURN RESTRICTIONS MODIFIED
TO TOTAL BAN THROUGHOUT UNINCORPORATED
LEWIS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concurs with the decision
of the Lewis County Community Development Director, the County Fire Marshal
and the Lewis County Fire Chief's Association that fuel moisture levels and
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, and the decision to expand the burn restrictions to a total 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 prohibit 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 an on/off controls are permitted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby modifies Resolution
21-239 to a total burn ban, on all lands regulated by Lewis County, effective at
12:01 a.m. July 10, 2021, until such restriction is modified or rescinded by like
resolution of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 13th day of July, 2021.
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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
ATTEST: R��F Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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Rieva Lester '•:Sy ;, �`• Sean D. Swope
Rieva Lester, • Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: July 13, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Lewis County Burn Restrictions Modified to Total Ban throughout unincorporated Lewis County
Contact: Doyle Sanford Phone: 3607402696
Department: CD - Community Development
Description:
Modify Burn Restrictions to Full Burn Ban
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status Press Release
PA's Office Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Doyle Sanford, Dusty Breen, Andy Caldwell,
Curt Spahn, Erik Martin