Fire Marshal Donna Goddard says the ban is needed to prevent escaped campfires from igniting larger grass or brush fires. Image courtesy Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue🎧 Recreational Fire Ban Expands Across Clark County Your browser does not support the audio element. This recreational fire restriction is in addition to the general outdoor burning prohibition that was implemented on July 15. This ban joins with the ban imposed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources which include campfires. Fire Marshal Donna Goddard says the ban is needed to prevent escaped campfires from igniting larger grass or brush fires.