Skagit County lifts recreational fire ban

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  Skagit County has modified its burn ban to allow recreational fires in unincorporated areas“Skagit County burn ban modified to allow recreational fires. Due to increased moisture levels, recreational fires are now permitted within the unincorporated areas of Skagit County.”
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  The change is effective September 1, 2026“Due to increased moisture levels, recreational fires are now permitted within the unincorporated areas of Skagit County. Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation, the statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until September 30, 2026.”
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  The change follows increased moisture levels“Due to increased moisture levels, recreational fires are now permitted within the unincorporated areas of Skagit County.”
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  The change is according to the Skagit County Fire Marshal's Office“Skagit County burn ban modified to allow recreational fires. Due to increased moisture levels, recreational fires are now permitted within the unincorporated areas of Skagit County. Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation, the statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until September 30, 2026.”
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  Recreational fires are defined as those used for cooking or pleasure with charcoal or seasoned firewood“Recreational fires are those used for cooking and pleasure, consist only of charcoal or seasoned firewood, and meet the following requirements:”
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  Fires must be in enclosures at least 14 inches high“Fires are allowed only within enclosures AT LEAST 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or #10-gauge steel.”
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  Fires must be in enclosures no wider than 3 feet“Fires are allowed only within enclosures AT LEAST 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or #10-gauge steel.”
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  Enclosures must be made of cement blocks, stones, or #10-gauge steel“Fires are allowed only within enclosures AT LEAST 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or #10-gauge steel.”
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  Fires must remain below the enclosure's top“Burning materials must be kept BELOW the enclosure's top.”
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  A charged hose or two 5-gallon buckets of water must be available“ALWAYS have a charged garden hose or two 5-gallon buckets of water available.”
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  Portable fire pits must stay 15 feet from structures“Portable outdoor fire pits shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or of combustible materials.”
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  Portable fire pits must stay 25 feet from combustibles or treesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A person 16 or older must supervise the fire at all times“Someone 16 years old or older must ALWAYS be present to monitor and/or extinguish any fire.”
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  The statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until September 30, 2026“Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation, the statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until September 30, 2026.”
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  The statewide ban is according to Governor’s Proclamation“Pursuant to the Governor’s Proclamation, the statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until September 30, 2026.”
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  Burn restrictions also apply to Washington State Department of Natural Resources lands“Burn restrictions remain in effect across all Washington State Department of Natural Resources lands.”
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  No fires are permitted on DNR-managed recreational sites“No fires are permitted on DNR-managed recreational sites in Skagit County.”
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  Residents in incorporated cities should check with their local fire departments for specific restrictions“If you live in an incorporated city or town, check with your fire department about the latest burn restrictions.”