— from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park —
Campfires prohibited in all state parks — Open fires and use of charcoal briquettes prohibited until further notice
Washington State Parks announced on Friday, June 26 that campfires in all state parks and ocean beaches in the Seashore Conservation Area are prohibited until further notice due to extreme heat and dry conditions.
The ban is part of a statewide effort to prevent human-caused wildfires.
The prohibition on campfires in state parks complies with the announcement by Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) which bans all outdoor fires on DNR-protected lands.
All State Parks are under a Level 4 Extreme fire ban or higher. A Level 4 ban means that fires are restricted to gas and propane self-contained camping stoves. No charcoal or wood fires will be allowed; even in State Parks designated fire rings.
In addition, as a further precaution, gas and propane may be used for cook stoves only.
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, State Parks reminds the public that fireworks are never allowed on state parks property.
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