
Recreational fires, campfires and fires in outdoor fireplaces or chimney-type devices are now allowed
VANCOUVER – Due to recent rains and anticipated cooler weather conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli has lifted the recreational burning ban within the city of Vancouver, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Recreational fires, campfires and fires in outdoor fireplaces or chimney-type devices are now allowed. This order applies to areas within the city limits only.
All outdoor burning of things like brush/vegetation and garbage is still prohibited within the city limits.
The burn ban originally took effect on July 9 due to extremely dry conditions.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
Also read:
- Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schoolsVancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.
- Trump backs John Braun to unseat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in US House raceState Senate minority leader John Braun secured Trump’s backing to challenge the Democratic congresswoman in 2026.
- Opinion: if you’re a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates todayLars Larson challenges Trump-hating liberals to voluntarily pay the higher tax rates Harris proposed.
- VFD welcomes new Engine 5 with traditional ‘Push-In’ Ceremony at Station 5KME-manufactured Engine 5 brings advanced technology and modern safety systems to Vancouver’s emergency response fleet.
- Expect delays on I-5 in Clark County for guardrail repairs April 16WSDOT crews will close the left lane of southbound I-5 between Exit 11 and Northeast 179th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Increasing interest in motorcycle riding means increasing risks for inexperienced ridersWSP launches early safety campaign as fatality rates for motorcyclists reach 27 times higher than car occupants.
- County’s Commission on Aging continues discussion on mobility at April meetingFour-part mobility series brings aging experts together for public discussion on transportation solutions.








