Permits are required for burning yard debris and land clearing
VANCOUVER – Clark County Fire Marshal Dan Young announced Monday he is lifting the ban on outdoor debris burning and recreational fires in unincorporated Clark County effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 25).
“With the recent rainfall and more rain in the forecast, we will be lifting the burn ban,” said Young.
Young urges residents to be vigilant when burning and always attend a permitted fire until it is completely extinguished and cold to the touch.
Permits are required for burning yard debris and land clearing. For more information, visit the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-development/outdoor-burning.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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