News brief: Dry conditions lead to burn ban

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – Outdoor burning restrictions go into place tomorrow for all of unincorporated Lewis County because of substantial fire danger, given the weather conditions and extended forecast.

The only outdoor fires allowed will be campfires in designated campgrounds or in fire pits on private property that meet specific criteria, according to Lewis County Community Development Director Lee Napier, acting as fire marshal.

The ban begins at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow.

Anyone with a current winter open burning permit that was to expire on June 30 needs to take note of the change.

The restrictions will remain in effect until lifted by the county Board of Commissioners.

The board has authority over areas in Lewis County that are outside any city limits and not part of any state or federal lands.

For specifications on acceptable fire pits, check the Lewis County Community Development Department’s web page.

For further information concerning outdoor burning, Napier can be reached at 360-740-1146. The fire marshal’s office is in the Lewis County Public Services building, located at 2025 NE Kresky Avenue in Chehalis.

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