BURN BAN ON --- STAGE 1 BURN BAN IS NOW IN PLACE DUE TO INCREASED FUEL MOISTURE LEVELS. RECREATIONAL FIRES WILL BE ALLOWED AS OF 0800 SEPTEMBER 11, 2026. ALL OTHER OPEN BURNING IS STILL PROHIBITED AND THIS INCLUDES LAND CLEARING AND RESIDENTIAL FIRES.

GENERAL BURN BAN June 15 - September 15 and may be extended
 

Recreational fire requirements:

Up to 3 feet by 3 feet of seasoned firewood or charcoal only
Must have enclosure 16 inches high, made of steel or masonry / rockery
25 feet from structures, timber, and combustible material
15 feet of overhead clearance required o Garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets of water at fire
Hand tools required onsite
Allowed after dark if attended until fire is out cold
No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH
 

Please use extreme caution! While the fire danger has decreased, vegetation has not fully recovered, and still presents the need for caution while enjoying a campfire.

All burning requires a permit in Point Roberts and be obtained at the fire hall or here on our website. There is no cost and the permit is good for the year issued. Burn Ban's override the ability to burn during certain times of the year, regardless of the permit.

Violations of burning regulations may result in a minimum $250.00 fine and reporting to the Northwest Clean Air Agency for further enforcement. In addition, if you have a fire that escapes or needs to be extinguished by the fire department, you may be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs, as well as be criminally charged. Please burn safe - it is your responsiblity!
 

Christopher Carleton, Fire Chief
Whatcom County Fire District 5
2030 Benson Road, Point Roberts WA 98281
O: 360-945-3473 | M: 303-589-5565
chief@wcfd5.com | www.wcfd5.com