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Cowlitz County Expands Burn Ban

Monday, September 14, 2026

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Cowlitz County has expanded its seasonal burn ban to prohibit all recreational fires and campfires in unincorporated areas effective immediately, according to a news release from the Fire Marshal's Office. The ban, initially enacted on July 15, now covers additional areas and will remain in effect until further notice.

Exceptions include gas-fired tables and patio heaters operated per manufacturer instructions, as well as self-contained cooking grills fueled by wood pellets or charcoal placed on non-combustible surfaces. Charcoal and pellet ash must be fully extinguished and disposed of in metal containers. The ban applies to all unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/39284/Seasonal-Burn-Ban-Expansion-2026

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Cowlitz County has expanded its seasonal burn ban to prohibit all recreational fires and campfires in unincorporated areas“effective immediately, the seasonal burn ban enacted on July 15 is expanded to prohibit all recreational fires and campfires within the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County.”
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The expansion of the burn ban is effective immediately“Due to increased fire danger and commitment of shared firefighting resources, effective immediately, the seasonal burn ban enacted on July 15 is expanded to prohibit all recreational fires and campfires within the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County.”
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The ban, initially enacted on July 15, now covers additional areas“Due to increased fire danger and commitment of shared firefighting resources, effective immediately, the seasonal burn ban enacted on July 15 is expanded to prohibit all recreational fires and campfires within the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County.”
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The ban will remain in effect until further notice“This expanded ban will remain in effect until further notice.”
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Exceptions include gas-fired tables and patio heaters operated per manufacturer instructions“Exceptions: Gas-fired tables and other gas-fired patio heaters operated in accordance with the manufacturer�s instructions are permitted during this ban.”
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Self-contained cooking grills fueled by wood pellets or charcoal placed on non-combustible surfaces are exceptions“Self-contained cooking grills fueled by wood pellets or charcoal are also permitted when placed upon a concrete or other non-combustible surface.”
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Charcoal and pellet ash must be fully extinguished and disposed of in metal containers“Charcoal and pellet ash must be completely extinguished and disposed of in a metal container.”
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The ban applies to all unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County“effective immediately, the seasonal burn ban enacted on July 15 is expanded to prohibit all recreational fires and campfires within the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz County.”