Before doing an outdoor burn check to make sure it is legal and safe. Here is information for unincorporated Grays Harbor county.
Grays Harbor County Fire Marshall Office
Check with your own local jurisdiction.
Outdoor Burning
October 2012 Grays Harbor & Mason timberland closures & burn bans

And a tip for beach fires from the Department of Natural Resources:
ReplyDeleteQUESTION By Chuck Naud on July 6, 2011 at 11:10
What part of the ocean beach is considered to be forest land?
How does a person get approval to have a recreational fire on the beach area, over 100 feet from the dunes in Grays Harbor County?
Is it required?
ANSWER By admin on July 6, 2011 at 12:05
Hello Chuck,
Recreational fires generally do not require a permit. The only area is Grays Harbor that I am aware of that has restrictions on beach fires is Ocean Shores.
In general:
Use common sense,
Fire should not be greater than 3 feet across and 2 feet high,
Don’t burn garbage,
Don’t build a fire where it could easily spread to other combustible materials,
Make sure it is out cold before you leave it.
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