Burn ban ends in unincorporated Whatcom County

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The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office lifted burn ban restrictions for outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. The burn ban ended on October 26 after being in effect since mid-July. 

The fire marshal’s office removed the restrictions because of rain and increasing fuel moisture levels, according to its October 25 announcement. 

Besides legal recreational fires, outdoor burning requires a permit. The Outdoor Burning Information Line, 360/778-5903, offers verbal burn permits and the county’s planning and development services office, at 5280 Northwest Drive, offers written burn permits for fires larger than 4 feet by 4 feet. 

Washington State Department of Natural Resources, federal forest or federal park lands have different outdoor burning regulations and must be contacted before starting a fire. People must also contact the fire departments servicing Point Roberts (WCFD 5), Lummi Island (WCFD 11) and Sandy Point (WCFD 17) before starting a fire in those areas. 

A permanent open burning ban remains in effect for cities and urban growth areas in Whatcom County, including Blaine, Birch Bay and Cherry Point. More information on the permanent ban can be found on Northwest Clean Air Agency’s website at nwcleanairwa.gov or by calling the agency at 360/428-1617.

For more information about outdoor burning requirements, visit the county’s website at whatcomcounty.us/firemarshal.

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