August 19, 2015
Tom Bergin
(503) 325-5451 (503) 338-0803 cell (503) 325-8635 (503) 791-0072 cell
dan.b.goody@oregon.gov tbergin@co.clatsop.or.us
County Fire Defense Board
Mike Stein/Teri Wing Jeff Golightly, Fire Chief, LCFD
(503) 861-3170 (503) 325-4192 (503) 298-9348 cell
mike.stein@oregon.gov lewisclarkfire@gmail.com
recreational activities in the County due to record low fuel moistures and the
high wildfire danger. Effective at 1:00 am August 20, all open flames will be
prohibited on all lands in Clatsop County.
This ban applies to all public and private property, the entire Clatsop
State Forest, Clatsop County Parks, and all properties owned and managed by the
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department including ocean shores. Camp fire permits and burn barrel permits
that have been issued by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Rural Fire
Departments are rescinded until further notice.
Open fires are already banned outside of designated sites and campgrounds,
including campfires, charcoal fire, cooking fires and warming fires. Use of
wood-burning devices, used in conjunction with temporary dwellings, including
tents and trailers, is prohibited.
liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.
notice. There will be another notice
sent out when the ban is lifted. We
appreciate you help and cooperation during this time of critical fire danger.
For more information call the Astoria Office of the Oregon Department of Forestry,
the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation, Clatsop County Sherriff’s Office
or the Clatsop County Fire Defense Board.