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Recreational Fire Ban Lifted in Cowlitz County

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Cowlitz County rescinded a temporary ban on recreational fires in unincorporated areas effective Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The seasonal outdoor burn ban, which began July 15, remains in place.

Recreational fires include campfires, fire pits, and similar activities not related to cooking or heating. The County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages residents to check fire restrictions before starting any fire. The seasonal burn ban prohibits outdoor burning for non-recreational purposes like debris burning.

Residents can contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 577-3052 or visit www.co.cowlitz.wa.us for more information about fire regulations.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/39455/Burn-Ban-for-recreational-fire-rescinded_91526

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Cowlitz County rescinded a temporary ban on recreational fires in unincorporated areas“Effective immediately Tuesday September 15, Cowlitz County will rescind Contact the temporary ban for recreational fires within the unincorporated areas of the County.”
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The temporary ban was rescinded effective Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026“Effective immediately Tuesday September 15, Cowlitz County will rescind Contact the temporary ban for recreational fires within the unincorporated areas of the County.”
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The seasonal outdoor burn ban, which began July 15, remains in place“The seasonal outdoor burn ban, implemented on July 15, remains enforced.”
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Recreational fires include campfires, fire pits, and similar activities not related to cooking or heatingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages residents to check fire restrictions before starting any fireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The seasonal burn ban prohibits outdoor burning for non-recreational purposes like debris burningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 577-3052“For more information regarding recreational fires and outdoor burning, 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 .”
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Residents can visit www.co.cowlitz.wa.us for more information about fire regulations“For more information regarding recreational fires and outdoor burning, 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 .”