Cowlitz County Implements Seasonal Burn Ban

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  Cowlitz County has implemented a seasonal burn ban effective Wednesday, July 15, 2026“Effective Wednesday July 15TH all outdoor burning in Cowlitz County will Contact be restricted until further notice.”
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  The burn ban restricts all outdoor burning including land clearing, residential, and silvicultural burning“Effective Wednesday July 15TH all outdoor burning in Cowlitz County will be restricted until further notice. All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning is restricted and all outdoor burn permits issued prior to the ban are rescinded.”
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  The burn ban is in effect until further notice“Effective Wednesday July 15TH all outdoor burning in Cowlitz County will be restricted until further notice.”
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  The ban is part of a yearly policy“To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Cowlitz County implements a policy to ban outdoor burning from July 15 through Sept. 30 each year.”
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  The yearly policy typically runs from July 15 through September 30“To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Cowlitz County implements a policy to ban outdoor burning from July 15 through Sept. 30 each year.”
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  The policy is based on historical fuel conditions“Designating this period was based on years of information about fuel conditions.”
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  Recreational campfires are permitted in designated campgrounds“Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds.”
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  Recreational campfires are permitted on private property“On private land, recreational fires are permitted with the landowner’s permission if built in the following approved manner:”
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  Recreational campfires must be built in approved fire pits“Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds. On private land, recreational fires are permitted with the landowner’s permission if built in the following approved manner: • In a metal, stone or masonry lined fire pit such as those seen in approved campgrounds.”
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  Approved fire pits must meet specific size and safety requirementsThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“Size may not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.”
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  Residents are reminded to follow fire safety guidelinesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents must maintain a 25-foot distance from structures“Fires must be at least 25 feet from a structure or other combustible material and overhead fuels such as tree limbs, patio covers or carports.”
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  Residents must have proper extinguishing tools availableNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Fire Marshal’s Office can be contacted at (360) 577-3052“Mike Wilson,\nBuilding Official\nFire Marshal’s Office\nPhone: (360) 577-3052 Ext. 6655\[email protected]”
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  The Fire Marshal’s Office can be contacted for further details“For more information, please contact the Cowlitz County Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 577-3052 or visit the County’s website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us .”