OUTDOOR BURNING BAN

    IN ISLAND COUNTY 

TYPE I BURN BAN IN EFFECT

AS OF: MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024

 NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF NATURAL DEBRIS – EVEN WITH A PERMIT. 

 RECREATIONAL FIRES ARE ALLOWED IN APPROVED FIRE PIT* 

*The use of barbeque grills using propane or briquettes, or self-contained camp stoves are also allowed

 PROCLAMATION and PUBLIC NOTICE 

WHEREAS, by JUNE 30, 2024, atmospheric conditions of reduced moisture levels, low humidity, and warmer weather have increased the risk of fire within the confines of Island County, 

THEREFORE, in concurrence with the Fire Protection Districts of Whidbey and Camano Islands and the Northwest Clean Air Agency, I, Sheriff Rick Felici, serving as the Island County Fire Marshal, do hereby proclaim a BAN on ALL outdoor burning (except for recreational fires) within the entirety of Island County. 

                                                REPORT VIOLATIONS TO 911 

This Ban will remain in effect until further notice.

SHERIFF RICK FELICI

Island County Fire Marshal

OUTDOOR BURNING INFORMATION

FOR ISLAND COUNTY CALL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT: 360-679-7350 

FOR NORTHWEST CLEAN AIR AGENCY CALL  360-428-1617

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It is important to remember that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, and Oak Harbor (and their urban grown areas).

All yard debris and land-clearing burning will require a permit where open burning is allowed. All written burn permits will be issued through the Island County Health Department. 

To obtain a verbal permit for residential fires less than 4 feet in diameter, call either 360-240-5526and listen to the required conditions or call Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617, EXT 4. 

To obtain a written permit for fires over 4 feet in diameter, call 360-679-7350 (North and Central Whidbey), 360-321-5111 EXT 7350 (South Whidbey) and 360-387-3443 EXT 228 (Camano Island). 

Visit https://www.islandcountywa.gov/.../Burning/Pages/Home.aspx for additional permit information.

Recreational fires less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high do not require a permit.

As always burning garbage and the use of burn barrels is illegal STATE WIDE and subject to fines than can exceed $1,000.00.

If your property falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources, please call 360-856-3500 for burn permit information.

For air quality issues call the Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617.