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Skamania County Implements Full Burn Ban

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Skamania County has implemented a full burn ban for all outdoor burning, effective August 4, 2026. The ban applies to all areas within Skamania County, including Stevenson, North Bonneville, and Carson.

The ban prohibits all outdoor burning of any kind, including campfires, fire pits, and debris burning. This action follows high fire danger conditions in the region, as reported by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Residents are urged to avoid all open flames and use alternative heating methods during this period. The ban will remain in effect until further notice from Skamania County Emergency Management.

📄 Source: County Government — https://www.ci.stevenson.wa.us/news

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Skamania County has implemented a full burn ban for all outdoor burningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The full burn ban is effective August 4, 2026“Skamania County - Full Burn Ban Public Notice Tue, 08/04/2026”
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The ban applies to all areas within Skamania CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban includes Stevenson, North Bonneville, and CarsonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban prohibits all outdoor burning of any kindNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban prohibits campfiresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban prohibits fire pitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban prohibits debris burningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The action follows high fire danger conditions in the regionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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High fire danger conditions are reported by the Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to avoid all open flamesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to use alternative heating methods during this periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban will remain in effect until further notice from Skamania County Emergency ManagementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.