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News brief: Total burn ban goes into place tonight

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – Worsening dry season conditions have prompted a prohibition on all campfires in unincorporated Lewis County.

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With the arrival this week of the most dangerous fire weather of the year, the Lewis County Board of Commissioners and Lewis County fire marshal will expand the burn restrictions effective 12:01 tomorrow, according to Lee Napier, director of Lewis County Community Development.

Still allowed however are liquid gas or propane camp stoves which have on/off controls and don’t utilize briquettes.

For further information, Napier can be reached at 360-740-1146.