HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Declaration of Burn Ban - finalJEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
621 Sheridan Street | Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-4461 | email: PCecere@co.jefferson.wa.us
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us
For immediate release on: 6/30/2023
DECLARATION OF BAN ON ALL RECREATIONAL FIRES
FOR ALL OF UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON COUNTY
Pursuant to Jefferson County Resolution No. 21-23, and due to current atmospheric and
field conditions, the Jefferson County Fire Marshal has declared a ban on all recreational
fires, after consultation with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs and in consideration of the
current atmospheric and field conditions. This ban on all recreational fires applies
throughout unincorporated Jefferson County.
On June 5, 2023, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners declared a ban on
outdoor burning, except for recreational fires through September 30, 2023 by adopting
Resolution No. 21-23. “Outdoor burning” means the combustion of material of any type
in an open fire or in an outdoor container without providing for the control of combustion
or the control of emissions from the combustion, except for agricultural burning and
silvicultural burning.
This declaration extends the June 5, 2023 burn ban to recreational fires, which is defined
as: “An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is
not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque
grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet ( 914 mm) or less in diameter and
2 feet ( 610 mm) or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial cooking, warmth or
similar purposes.”
At this time, ALL RECREATIONAL BURNING IS BANNED THROUGHOUT ALL OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY. Only gas or propane fueled appliances and wood or solid fuel
(wood) appliances with an enclosed flame are allowed (no charcoal cooking).
This declaration is in effect until atmospheric and field conditions lower to an acceptable
level for a length of time so that the threat has subsided.
Any questions about this declaration should be submitted to Fire Marshal Phil Cecere at
(360) 379-4461, or email at PCecere@co.jefferson.wa.us.
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Phil Cecere,
Jefferson County Fire Marshal
Date: 6/30/2023