Seasonal Burn Ban on Small Debris in Effect

Effective 7/01/2024

Small debris fire Burn Ban in Effect

Small Debris Burn Permits expired 7/01/24.

Small debris burn permits will no longer be valid as of July 1, 2024

Fire danger season is upon us and to keep our community safe the City of Stevenson implements burn restrictions as a tool to reduce human-caused wildfires during extremely hot and dry weather conditions.

All small debris fires that are currently burning must be completely extinguished by 12:00am, Monday July 1, 2024.

Recreational fires meeting the Skamania County Minimum Fire Pit Standards will continue to be permissible inside City Limits, but are subject to immediate closure as we move into fire season. 

Please be sure recreational fires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. Making smart, informed decisions and burning responsibly is the best way to prevent wildfires.

For burn ban updates and burning information please check all available resources including:

❖ Skamania County Fire Marshal
❖ Washington State Department of Natural Resources
❖ Gifford Pinchot National Forest
❖ Washington State Department of Ecology

Effective 10/01/2023

Small debris fire Burn Ban Lifted 

Small Debris Burn Permits are available at City Hall and on our website.

Effective 09/01/2023

Recreational Fire Burn Ban Lifted 

Small debris fires will continue to be prohibited on  Skamania County regulated lands. 

Recreational fires must be in a fire pit meeting the Skamania County minimum fire pit standards per SCC 8.14.050(B). Please be sure recreational fires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. Making smart, informed decisions and burning responsibly is the best way to prevent wildfires. 

Effective 08/13/2023

Recreational fires will be banned until further notice

Due to current moisture levels, east winds, continued hot and dry weather conditions and other fire related factors, the Skamania County Fire Marshal is issuing a ban on all open burning, including recreational fires, at 12:01 am, August 13, 2023.

All open burning on private lands within Skamania County is PROHIBITED, including recreational fires, until further notice.

If you are unsure if you are camping on state lands or not, please call before you burn: 800-323-BURN or visit burnportal.dnr.wa.gov. Making smart, informed decisions and burning responsibly is the best way to prevent wildfires.

For burn ban updates and burning information please check all available resources including the Skamania County Website, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State Department of Ecology websites.