Skamania County residents will no longer be allowed to set small debris fires starting Thursday, according to the county.
The ban includes residents who have already received self-issued permits for burning this year. Those permits will be “null and void” as of Thursday, according to the county.
Fire officials across the state are bracing for a difficult wildfire season as Washington enters the summer in drought conditions. Public agencies across the region are announcing burn bans to reduce the risk of human-caused fires.
Permits for small debris fires will be available in Skamania County after Oct. 1, weather permitting, according to the county.
