VANCOUVER – Clark County Fire Marshal Donna Goddard announced today she will lift the ban on outdoor debris burning as well as recreational fires in unincorporated Clark County effective Oct. 1, 2026.
To have predictable and consistent burn bans, Clark County implements a policy to ban outdoor burning from July through September each year. Designating this period was based on years of information about fuel conditions. However, under certain conditions, a ban can begin sooner or end later.
“Thankfully, favorable weather conditions have lowered the fire danger risk in the county”, said Goddard. However, Goddard urges that everyone remain cautious and responsible when burning outdoors. “Fire season isn’t over yet, so use extreme caution when burning and never leave a fire of any size unattended.”
Permits are required for burning yard debris and land clearing. Residents should ensure that they have the proper permits and follow permit conditions to prevent accidental fires.
For more information on permit requirements and fire safety tips, visit the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-development/outdoor-burning.
City of Vancouver fire marshal lifts burn ban
Due to cooler and rainier conditions, the Vancouver Fire Department will lift its recreational burn ban on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. All outdoor burning of things like brush/vegetation and garbage is still prohibited within city limits and violators may be subject to a citation/fine. The burn ban originally took effect on June 17 due to dry conditions.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications and city of Vancouver.
