Grays Harbor County joins DNR in banning all outdoor burning – Including recreational fires

Prompted by increased fire danger due to prolonged drought, Fourth of July fireworks, increased temperatures, and winds, a DNR order bans all outdoor burning on all forest lands under DNR fire protection, including campfires

With fire danger increasing ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has signed an order issuing a statewide burn ban on all forest lands under the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire protection.

Effective July 2, the order bans outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on all forest lands within DNR’s fire protection through Sept. 30, 2021. This date may be extended or shortened depending on fire conditions.

This order supersedes all other burn bans currently in effect on forest lands within the state of Washington under DNR’s fire protection.

Fire danger has increased following a prolonged drought, a record-breaking heatwave, and forecasted winds that can spread a wildfire quickly through the dry grasses and forests. Fireworks are expected to further increase that danger over the Fourth of July weekend.

“The record-breaking temperatures we saw last weekend have left our state bone dry,” said Commissioner Franz, “and the risks from fireworks and other holiday activities make the situation even more precarious. I am asking everyone in Washington to do their part to protect our firefighters and our communities this summer. Please do not start a fire outside, and please do not set off your own fireworks this weekend.”

Residents who see smoke should call 911 to report the fire. For tips on how to stay safe during fire season, go to https://www.dnr.wa.gov/WildfirePrevention.


From Grays Harbor County Fire Marshal

Burn Ban Restricting Outdoor Burning

Effective 12:01 A.M. Friday, July 2nd , 2021. With the continued trend of warm and dry weather the Grays Harbor County Fire Marshal’s office and Fire Districts, will be following the direction of Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and enacting restrictions on all outdoor burning in Grays Harbor County until conditions moderate.

Charcoal and wood burning, recreational campfires, residential yard waste and land clearing burning are prohibited until further notice. The use of natural and propane gas burning self-contained camping stoves and natural and propane gas burning portable fire pits are allowed.

At the time of this notice Washington State Parks was enacting a similar ban for local beaches. For current information about fires on local BEACHES contact WASHINGTON STATE PARKS @ (360) 902-8844.

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