City Fire Marshal lifts recreational burn ban
September 30, 2026
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.
Media Contact:
Heidi Scarpelli, Vancouver fire marshal, 360-833-3418, heidi.scarpelli@cityofvancouver.us