Skagit County Implements Complete Burn Ban

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  Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office has implemented a complete burn ban“Skagit County, Wash. - August 12, 2026 — Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.”
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  The burn ban is effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026“Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Skagit County, Wash. - August 12, 2026 — Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.”
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  The burn ban is effective at 12:01 a.m.“The burn ban prohibits all outdoor open burning in unincorporated Skagit County. The only exception is agricultural burning, which may continue only when conducted in accordance with applicable state and local regulations and any required permits. Propane fire tables and other gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted during this ban. Self-contained wood pellet grills and cooking devices are allowed only when placed on a concrete or other non-combustible surface. Charcoal grills are permitted. Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water. The container should be kept at least 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 at http://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/FireMarshal/burning.htm. Top Back Home Privacy & Terms of Use © 2025 Skagit County Welcome to Skagit CountyGlobal MenuClose panelLinksCrime MapElectionsEmploymentFlood AwarenessGuemes Island FerryiMapPermit SearchProperty One StopPublic Wi-Fi NetworkRecorded Documents Source: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Home/press/081026.htm CLAIM: The burn ban is effective at 12:01 a.m.”
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  The ban prohibits all outdoor open burning in unincorporated Skagit County“The burn ban prohibits all outdoor open burning in unincorporated Skagit County.”
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  Agricultural burning conducted under state and local regulations is an exception to the ban“The only exception is agricultural burning, which may continue only when conducted in accordance with applicable state and local regulations and any required permits.”
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  The ban follows ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State“Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.”
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  The ban aims to reduce fire risk“Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.”
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  Propane fire tables are permitted“Propane fire tables and other gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted during this ban.”
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  Gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted“Propane fire tables and other gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted during this ban.”
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  Charcoal grills are permitted“Charcoal grills are permitted.”
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  Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container“Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water.”
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  The metal container must be soaked with water“Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water.”
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  The metal container with charcoal and ash must be kept 10 feet from vegetation“Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water. The container should be kept at least ten feet from vegetation or combustible materials for 72 hours.”
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  The metal container with charcoal and ash must be kept for 72 hours“Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water. The container should be kept at least ten feet from vegetation or combustible materials for 72 hours.”
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  Residents in incorporated cities should check with their local fire departments for additional restrictions“If you are within the limits of an incorporated city or town, check with your fire department for current burning restrictions.”