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Leave the s’mores ingredients at home because Washington State Parks has banned wood and charcoal fires at its parks statewide and on ocean beaches until further notice. Fireworks are also prohibited at state parks.
The level 3 burn ban is effective immediately.
Parks says the campfire ban is necessary, given the hot and dry conditions across Washington state.
Check local ordinances for firework restrictions at ocean beaches.
It’s still OK to use gas or propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas or propane firepits. However, you must be in a designated camping and picnic site.
On Thursday, State
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