July 28, 2009
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.
We make every effort to ensure that all burn ban announcements and restrictions are posted. Always call or visit your county and local clean air agency and check the DNR fire danger for the most current information.
Find out more information about RCW 70.94.473, WAC 173-425 and important key terms.
Whatcom County Burn Ban Information Line (360) 676-6934. Currently (as of Sept 1st 2009) there is a burn ban in place for Whatcom County, where only recreational fires are allowed. Please call the Burn Ban Line to receive specifications for an approved recreational fire.