1. Fire Marshal issues a total burn ban on unincorporated Lewis County

    CHEHALIS – Burn restrictions have been expanded for all of unincorporated Lewis ... immediately.Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford said the expanded burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, which includes recreational fires. Until modified by the Lewis ... may alter recreational plans, the decision to expand the burn restriction to a total burn ban reflects the county’s priority of public safety and the ... well as property,” Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford said.The total burn ban, will remain in effect until further notice.For further informationconcerning outdoor burning and/or the restrictions being imposed, please contact Doyle Sanford, ...


    News Room - Aug. 14, 2023, 5:06 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Burn Restrictions Expanded - Total Burn Ban in Effect

    ... Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal will expand the burn restrictions for all of unincorporated Lewis County, Washington, effective ... 14, 2023.This modification and upgrade will prohibit all outdoor burning which includes recreational fires. Until modified by the Lewis ... may alter recreational plans, the decision to expand the burn restriction to a total burn ban reflects the county’s priority of public safety and theprotection of personnel, as well as property.The open burning restrictions, including this modification to put in place atotal burn ban, will remain in effect until such discontinuance is modified ... public announcement of the lifting of the restrictions and ban will be released to the public at that time.Forfurther information concerning outdoor burning and/or the restrictions being imposed, please contact Doyle Sanford, ...


    Community Development - Aug. 14, 2023, 4:57 p.m.

  3. Update with Community Development

    Agenda: Discuss potential burn ban


    Commissioners - July 14, 2017, 2:59 p.m.

  4. Lewis County lifts restrictions on outdoor burning effective Oct. 9

    CHEHALIS – Outdoor burn restrictions on land in unincorporated Lewis County will be ... weather conditions within Lewis County have improved and outdoor burning will be permitted, subject to an open burning application and approved permit.“I strongly urge all county residents ... and local fire departments to remind citizens that outdoor burning is restricted to only natural vegetation from the burn site. The burning of garbage, paper or other refuse is always strictlyprohibited. To obtain an Open Burning Application and Permit, you may apply online at https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Fire Marshal’soffice at 2025 NE Kresky Ave. in Chehalis.The burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited at all times.Refer to DNR ...


    News Room - Oct. 6, 2023, 12:02 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Fire Marshal issues outdoor burning restrictions

    CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Fire Marshal has announced burn restrictions on outdoor burning for unincorporated lands in the county, beginning at 12:00 ... unseasonably dry conditions and an unusual amount of runaway burn piles.“After careful review of the current and extended weather ... shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.The burning restriction applies to applicants with a current open burning permit, which now expire at 12:00 midnight June 8.The burn ban will be in place until the conditions improve. Allland clearing, residential and silvicultural burning will be restricted until further notice.For further information concerningoutdoor burning and/or the restrictions being imposed, please contact the Lewis ...


    News Room - June 8, 2023, 2:20 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Fire Marshal modifies burn restrictions, effective Sept. 23

    CHEHALIS – A burn ban in unincorporated Lewis County will be modified, effective at ... within Lewis County have improved enough to modify current burning restrictions.“Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are predicted in the ... Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford in announcing the adjustment of burn restrictions. “Open burning is still not allowed and burn permits are not valid at this time.”Burning restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.Recreational campfires ... information is available by calling 360-740-1133.For additional information for burn restrictions on lands regulated by the Washington State Department ...


    News Room - Sept. 22, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Burn Restrictions – Effective June 09, 2023

    ... 2023, the Lewis County Fire Marshal will be enacting burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County, Washington.Lewis County is ... unseasonably dry conditions and an unusual amount of runaway burn piles.After careful review of the current and extended weather ... there is a need to enact restriction on outdoor burning on all lands regulated by the Lewis County EXCEPT ... of self-contained camp stoves is encouraged as an alternative.The burning restriction DOES apply to applicants with a current open burning permit. The current burning permit expiration date will NOW be Midnight., Thursday, June08, 2023.The burn ban will be in place until the conditions improve. Allland clearing, residential and silvicultural burning will be restricted until further notice.For further information concerning ...


    Community Development - June 8, 2023, 11:42 a.m.

  8. New Community Development resource is offered to keep citizens informed

    ... changes to development regulations, changes to building codes, when burn bans are put in place or lifted, and planning for ...


    News Room - Sept. 26, 2023, 9:43 a.m.

  9. Addendum to Call for Bids: Newaukum Bridge No. 20 Phase 1 Bank Stabilization Project

    Addendum 1 has been added to the Newaukum Bridge Bank Stabilization project on August 13. This addendum changes the ... on 8/10/09, the Newaukum Bridge No. 20 Phase 1 Bank Stabilization Project. Access the details and necessary documents, and ...


    Public Works - Aug. 19, 2009, 3:58 p.m.

  10. Lewis County Lifts Restrictions on Outdoor Burning

    ... and Lewis County Fire Marshal will lift the current burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County, Washington.After ... improved and will lift the restriction to allow outdoor burning, subject to an open burning application and permit.To see press release, click here.


    Community Development - Oct. 6, 2023, 12:22 p.m.