CLALLAM COUNTY – Clallam County Fire Marshal George Bailey announced a Burn Restriction is in effect as of Wednesday, June 14. This is a restriction, not a total ban, until further notice.
Referring to this year’s unseasonably dry spring, Bailey said we are looking at maybe our most challenging fire season ever in Western Washington, and he said the predictions for precipitation for July and August are “bleak at best”.
The Burn Restriction applies to all outdoor burning except recreational fires used for pleasure, ceremonial, cooking or similar purposes. Recreational fires are permitted unless further banned by extreme weather conditions. Propane weed burners are not allowed.
Recreational fires are limited to 3-feet in diameter and 2-feet in height. Fires for debris disposal are not legal under any circumstances and are not considered recreational.
Bailey said that if conditions arise, the restrictions may be upgraded to a HIGH FIRE DANGER, which will prohibit all outdoor burning including recreational fires. The exception is within the Olympic National Park and other controlled campgrounds.
Contact your local fire district for more information or visit our website at www.clallam.net