Skagit County, Washington- A complete burn ban is in effect for all of Skagit County as of August 18th, 2016.
City of Burlington Press Release:
A Red Flag Warning has been issued. The extreme dry & hot temperatures couple with limited precipitation in western Washington has created an exceedingly high fire danger for light fuels such as grasses, shrubs and small conifers.
Enclosed barbecues and propane fueled fire pits are allowed where the following is met:
–Propane Fire Pits are at least 25′ away from any building, fence or standing vegetation.
–Water is immediately available.
–A responsible person 16 years of age or older is in attendance at all time when the propane fire pit is in operation.
–Propane operated barbecues are permitted for one and two family homes or where the barbecue is more than 10′ away from combustible construction.
Please remember to discard smoking materials in a non-combustible tray or container. NEVER discard smoking materials out of a vehicle or onto grass, bark or other vegetation.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Please contact the Burlington Fire Department with any questions… (360) 755-0261.
Press Memo From Skagit County:
Due to the hot weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels within Skagit County, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office joins the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources, Island County, and Whatcom County in banning outdoor burning, including campfires.
Effective August 18, 2016 and until further notice, outdoor burning is banned in Unincorporated Skagit County with the exception of approved agricultural burning.
Enclosed barbecue and propane fire pits are allowed in improved areas and on non-combustible surfaces which are a minimum of ten feet from vegetation or combustible materials. The use of a charcoal barbecue is allowed only on private property. Fire pits or similar enclosures with a metal grate are NOT considered barbecues.
Charcoal and ash should be discarded in a metal container and doused with water. The container should be kept ten feet from vegetation or combustible materials for 72 hours.
If you are within the limits of an incorporated city or town, check with your fire department for current burning restrictions.
If you have questions about open burning in Skagit County please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 416-1840, or our Outdoor Burning website
Source: Press Memos, City of Burlington and Skagit County
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