Burning in Town Limits

Please Note: Recreational burn bans will supersede the recreational burning rules listed below.

There is no burning allowed in The Town of Yacolt limits except for recreational fires by the following rules.

• Fires must be built in a metal, stone or masonry-lined pit such as those seen in approved campgrounds or sold in home and garden stores. Fires must not exceed 3 feet in diameter by 2 feet in height.
• Fires must be at least 25 feet from a structure or other combustible material, and have at least 20 feet of clearance from overhead fuels such as tree limbs, patio covers or carports.
• Fires must be attended at all times by a responsible person at least 16 years old and with the ability to extinguish the fire using a shovel, five gallons of water or a connected and charged water hose.
• Completely extinguish recreational fires by pouring water or moist soil on them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.
• Only charcoal or seasoned firewood (not lumber) may be used as fuel for a recreational fire.
• The use of burn barrels is illegal.

Illegal burning may be reported to the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCCA) at 360.574.3058 or online at the clear air website reporting tool