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"It just rained, so the fire risk is gone, right?" Not so fast! It's a common belief, but there are more factors that play a role when it comes to wildfire prevention.
Even after a good rain shower, the danger isn't always washed away. Here’s why:
💧 Not all rain is created equal. A light, quick rain often evaporates before it can soak deep into fuels or the ground. While the top layer of leaves might be damp, the underlying fuels like logs, deep soil layers, and dense underbrush can remain bone-dry and ready to burn.
💨 Windy days can dry out damp vegetation surprisingly fast, sometimes in just a matter of hours. This brings the fire risk right back up, especially if the air is less humid.
🌳 Long-term vs. short-term moisture... After a long dry spell or drought, it takes significant, soaking rain over time to fully restore moisture to fuels and meaningfully lower the wildfire risk.
At this time, the recreational and debris burning bans are both still in effect. The debris burning ban is in effect until at least September 30th, regardless of the weather.
If the recreational burn ban is lifted, we'll let you know on our social media, our website, and possibly by having our own marshmellow roast 👀
If you want to be the first to know when the recreational burn ban is lifted, visit the Cowlitz County DEM (Department of Emergency Management) website and sign up for alerts through their Hyper Reach service!
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Welcome to Jason McKenzie!
Firefighter Paramedic McKenzie took his oath of office today, and we're proud to have him join our department.
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Rose Valley Day Station 24 Open House
Spray the fire hose and get some FD goodies!
Your Rose Valley Volunteer Firefighters will be there to say hi!
Say hi to our Fire Science Cadets while you cross the street to see all the activities at the church!
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9/11 Memorial Ceremony
This is an outdoor event that will take place rain or shine.
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