Fires Banned at American Camp
Posted July 8, 2015 at 5:30 am by Tim Dustrude
The view looking down at South Beach from Mt. Finlayson – Contributed photo
Recreational fires at South Beach at American Camp will be banned starting Friday, July 10 in conjunction with a county-wide burn ban, announced Lee Taylor, park superintendent.
“Because of the extreme fire conditions, the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office has prohibited ALL outdoor fires including the fire rings at South Beach,” Taylor said. “This policy will remain in place until the weather pattern changes and right now we’re clearly in the red.”
The use of gas, charcoal and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques will continue to be allowed under the ban, Taylor said. But visitors are urged to use caution with any open flame.
The Washington State Parks System has banned recreational fires at their campsites state-wide. Meanwhile, because of the extreme danger, Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also announced a state-wide outdoor burning restriction that is expected to remain in place at least until October 1.
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