Camas-Washougal Fire Officials Issue Warn Of Extremely High Wildfire Danger - 07/04/18

Fire department officials from Camas-Washougal Fire Department and East County Fire and Rescue are issuing a warning to all residents of East Clark County.  The National Weather Service has issued a "red flag warning" for areas in the Western Columbia River Gorge.  A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.  This warning is currently in effect from 1 pm to 8 pm on July 4.  Please check news sources for possible extensions of this warning. 

CWFD and ECFR fire officials are warning citizens of East Clark County to be extremely cautious when discharging fireworks in such conditions.  Aerial devices, in particular, can behave unpredictably in the forecast high winds of up to 35 mph.  A small vegetation fire can quickly grow out of control before fire department crews can arrive.  Please have a garden hose or other extinguishing agent available and be certain to discharge fireworks only according to manufacturer's recommendations.  Fire department staff will be on patrol throughout the evening to ensure safety.  Citations may be issued for unsafe or illegal discharge of fireworks.