Open burning of natural vegetation during open burning periods is permitted in the unincorporated areas Lewis County Fire District #15. Natural vegetation is defined as material that has been trimmed or cut from living or once living plants and/or trees. Burning of dimensional lumber, garbage or other material that are not of vegetative base are prohibited. If you have any questions about burning restrictions, call Lewis County Fire District #15 at (360) 785-4221 or Southwest Washington Air Pollution Control at 1-800-633-0709.

Open burning is not permitted during nighttime hours. Burning piles are limited to the dimensions of 10 feet by 10 feet. Information about permits for burn piles larger dimensions can be obtained by contacting the Washington State Department of Natural Resources at 740-6820.

Open burning is also permitted inside the city limits of Winlock. Burning permits are required inside the city limits of Winlock. Burning piles within the City of Winlock are required to be no larger than 4 feet in diameter and must be 50 feet from any structures. Burning Permits can be obtained at Winlock City Hall 323 NE First Street in Winlock.

Open burning is permitted on the ground or in "burn barrels" with a screen on top or other spark-resisting appliance.

The following consideration should be made whenever you engage open burning:

• On the morning of the burn call, 740-1146 to ensure that a "Burning Ban" is not in effect.
• Keep the size of the burning pile to the restrictions as outlined above or on your burning permit.
• Never leave the burn pile unattended.
• Have an available water source available; such as, a garden hose or bucket(s) of water.
• Keep a tool handy; such as, a shovel or a garden rake to keep the pile small or to stir the coals.
• When you are finished with your open burning, be sure that the pile is completely extinguished by pouring water on it and stirring the coals until they are cool.