Annual seasonal burn restrictions will take effect Wednesday, July 15, in all unincorporated areas of Lewis County.
In 2025, Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted standardized annual burn restrictions to provide greater predictability and consistency for residents, property owners and emergency response personnel, according to a news release from the BOCC.
Under the policy, which was established via Resolution 26-189, restrictions automatically take effect each year from July 15 through Oct. 15, a period that historically presents elevated wildfire risk due to hot, dry conditions.
The restrictions enacted by the Lewis County fire marshal will remain in place through Oct. 15, unless the BOCC determines conditions warrant lifting the restrictions earlier.
Under the seasonal restrictions, outdoor burning is prohibited on all lands regulated by Lewis County. Recreational campfires remain allowed in designated campgrounds and on private property when constructed and maintained in accordance with county requirements.
The annual restrictions are intended to reduce wildfire risk, protect lives and property, and assist firefighters and emergency personnel by establishing clear, consistent regulations during the peak fire season.
The burn restrictions apply to applicants who currently hold an open burning permit. The current burning permit expiration date is now Wednesday, July 15.
All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning will be restricted until further notice.
For further information concerning outdoor burning and the restrictions being imposed, contact Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford at 360-740-2696 or visit him in person at the Lewis County Community Development building, located at 125 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis.
Information about community development can be accessed online at https://tinyurl.com/3p4unmee.
