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Wildfire Danger Level For:

January 27, 2021
Low Wildfire Danger Level

Low

What Does LOW Mean?

  • Fires do not start easily and those that do start tend to spread slowly.
  • Fires in forests tend to spread irregularly with flames of less than one foot.
  • Fires in dry grass spread steadily with flames slightly less than or equal to the height of the grass.
  • Shrubs within the grass may not burn readily.
  • Embers from the fires rarely start additional fires and tree crowns generally do not ignite.

Annual Burn Ban

The Cowlitz County Burn Ban is in effect every year from July 15 through September 30. No burning is allowed during the ban, except for recreational fire pits. The Cowlitz County Fire Marshal may extend the ban depending on fire conditions. More information about regulations in Cowlitz County can be found here.

Recreational Fires

Recreational fires are legal in Cowlitz County as long as they follow the county guidelines:

  • The landowner must give permission for the recreational fire.
  • Fire is a maximum size of 3'x3'x2' and is in an improved pit lined with metal stone or masonry.
  • Fire is at least 25 feet from combustible materials including structures and overhead fuels.
  • Fire is burning clean, seasoned firewood or charcoal only: no brush or yard debris.
  • Fire is supervised at all times by someone 16 years of age or older
  • There are tools to extinguish the fire: a charged hoseline or a five-gallon bucket of water and a shovel.
  • The fire does not create a smoke nuisance.

Burning Brush or Yard Debris?

Have brush or yard debris to burn? You need a permit. Here are the steps:

  • Check your address to ensure you are allowed to burn (click here)
  • Download and fill out a burn permit (click here)
  • Keep the permit on-site at the location where you intend to burn.
  • Ensure your burn pile is no bigger than 10' x 10'
  • Burn piles larger than 10' x 10' must contact Washington State DNR or Southwest Clean Air Agency.

NOTE: Burning garbage or the use of a burn barrel is ALWAYS illegal in Washington State.

Burning Hotline

(360) 574-3058
Press Option 6

Outdoor Burning Rules (PDF)
Report An Illegal Burn

If you feel there is a direct threat to life or property, call 9-1-1

Local Resources

  • Southwest Clean Air Agency
  • WA DNR Fire Danger Map
  • "Where Can I Burn" Map
  • Cowlitz County Burn Info
Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue

Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue

  • 701 Vine St
  • Kelso, WA 98626
  • Phone: (360) 578-5218
  • Fax: (360) 578-5220
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us and History
    • Message From The Chief
    • Command Staff
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Divisions
    • Department Stats
    • Fire Protection Rating
    • Organizational Chart
    • Organizational Action Plan
  • News
  • Stations
    • All Fire Stations
    • Station 21
    • Station 22
    • Station 23
    • Station 24
    • Station 25
    • Station 28
    • Station 29
  • Education
    • Car Seat Program
    • CPR & First-Aid Classes
    • Kids Section
    • Request Fire Engine Appearance
    • Schedule Fire Station Tour
    • Smoke Alarm Program
  • Resources
    • Bond Update
    • Emergency Access Policy
    • Facility Rental
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Medical Records Release
    • Public Records Requests
    • Outdoor Burning
    • Out of District Response Policy
    • Small Works Roster Application
    • Vendor List Application
  • Burning
  • Apply
    • Volunteer Program
    • Entry-Level Employment
    • Lateral Employment
    • Mechanic
    • High School Program
  • Contact
Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us and History
    • Message From The Chief
    • Command Staff
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Divisions
    • Department Stats
    • Fire Protection Rating
    • Organizational Chart
    • Organizational Action Plan
  • News
  • Stations
    • All Fire Stations
    • Station 21
    • Station 22
    • Station 23
    • Station 24
    • Station 25
    • Station 28
    • Station 29
  • Education
    • Car Seat Program
    • CPR & First-Aid Classes
    • Kids Section
    • Request Fire Engine Appearance
    • Schedule Fire Station Tour
    • Smoke Alarm Program
  • Resources
    • Bond Update
    • Emergency Access Policy
    • Facility Rental
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Medical Records Release
    • Public Records Requests
    • Outdoor Burning
    • Out of District Response Policy
    • Small Works Roster Application
    • Vendor List Application
  • Burning
  • Apply
    • Volunteer Program
    • Entry-Level Employment
    • Lateral Employment
    • Mechanic
    • High School Program
  • Contact