Fire danger level has been raised to HIGH in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties. Beginning Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 8:00 am, recreational burning will ONLY be allowed in approved campgrounds with approved fire enclosures and a campground host or warden on duty. All recreational fires must be extinguished by 10:00 pm. Call your local fire department for additional information.
Below are the most recent Burn Ban announcements in Skagit County
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This burn ban will go into effect Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 8:00 AM. It is limited to all fires except for recreational fires. Recreational fires are less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high and are for cooking and pleasure only. Recreational fires must be contained within a fire pit that has been cleared of all combustible material within a 10 foot radius, must be monitored at all times and must have a water source readily available (at a minimum, a charged water hose or a 5 gallon bucket of water).
This modified burn ban will be in effect until further notice. You may obtain updated County burn restriction information by calling the Skagit County Fire Warden at (360)428-3293.