City of Vancouver also lifts recreational burn ban
VANCOUVER – Clark County Fire Marshal Donna Goddard announced today she has lifted the ban on outdoor debris burning as well as recreational fires in unincorporated Clark County effective immediately.
To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Clark County implements a policy to ban outdoor burning from July through September each year. Designating this period was based on years of information about fuel conditions. However, under certain conditions, a ban can begin sooner or end later.
“Due to recent rains and cooler weather, we anticipate a reduced risk of wildfires in Clark County,” said Goddard. However, Goddard urges that everyone remain cautious and responsible when burning outdoors. “We are still experiencing drier than average conditions. Use extreme caution when burning and never leave a fire of any size unattended.”
Permits are required for burning yard debris and land clearing. Residents should ensure that they have the proper permits and follow permit conditions to prevent accidental fires.
For more information on permit requirements, visit the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-development/outdoor-burning.
City of Vancouver lifts recreational burn ban
Due to cooler and rainier conditions, the Vancouver Fire Department has lifted its recreational burn ban effective today, Wednesday, Oct. 1.
All outdoor burning of things like brush/vegetation and garbage is still prohibited within city limits and violators may be subject to a citation/fine.
The burn ban originally took effect on June 13 due to dry conditions.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver and Clark Co. WA Communications.
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