La Center as of January 1, 2012Fire Danger: Low - Effective: September 30, 2011
Residential Burning: NO Land Clearing: NO Agricultural Burning: NO Silvicultural Burning: NO Recreational Fires: ALLOWED - 3 x 2 seasoned firewood or charcoal in approved fire pit
All residential and land clearing burning is prohibited in this area. Recreational fires under 3'x3'x2' are still allowed in all of Clark County without a permit. Only charcoal or seasoned firewood (not lumber) may be used as fuel for a recreational fire. Recreational fires must be used solely for recreational purposes and may not be used for disposal of yard debris or any other material. Recreational fires may not cause a smoke or odor nuisance to surrounding properties. Recreational fires in excess of 3'x3'x2' need a special written permit from SWCAA.
Outside La Center as of January 1, 2012Fire Danger: Low - Effective: September 30, 2011
Residential Burning: PERMIT REQUIRED - obtain free permit from SWCAA or your nearest fire department Land Clearing: PERMIT REQUIRED - contact Clark County Fire Marshal for permit Agricultural Burning: PERMIT REQUIRED - permits vary, please contact SWCAA for additional information Silvicultural Burning: PERMIT REQUIRED - contact Department of Natural Resources for details Recreational Fires: ALLOWED - 3 x 2 seasoned firewood or charcoal in approved fire pit
Residential burning is allowed in piles smaller than 10'x10'x6' with a permit. Residential burn permits can usually be picked up at a local fire department or downloaded from our website at www.swcleanair.org or mailed to you by calling SWCAA at 800-633-0709. For piles larger than 10'x10'x6' and land clearing operations a written permit and site inspection is required. You need to fill out a land clearing permit application prior to scheduling a site inspection with the Clark County Fire Marshal. Call (360) 397-2186 for the nearest office location. There is a permit fee.
La Center Outdoor Burning Status Map
Click on an area where you want to burn to view the outdoor burning status - click on status box to remove the box. If you live within a black boundary area, please call SWCAA at 360-574-3058 to verify
the burn boundary. To print this page set printer to Landscape mode and size
to fit.