BURN BAN ON --- STAGE 2 BURN BAN IN PLACE. ALL OUTDOOR OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED STARTING 0800 JULY 17TH, 2026. THIS INCLUDES LAND CLEARING, RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATIONAL FIRES* (SEE BELOW)

June 15 - September 15 and may be extended
 

STAGE 2 BURN BAN IMPLEMENTED AS FIRE DANGER INCREASES (Whatcom County) –

Dry conditions and increased fire danger will call for further burn restrictions. Due to increasingly dry weather conditions and low fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s office has ordered a Stage 2 Burn Ban placing restrictions on all open burning.

Effective at 8 AM on Friday July 17th, 2026, all open burning is prohibited in unincorporated Whatcom County until further notice. All outdoor burning is prohibited during this ban, including yard debris fires, land clearing fires, and recreational fires. Propane fire pits without solid wood burning material will still be allowed, along with propane and charcoal BBQs. Care should be used in the disposal of any used charcoal and ashes. Charcoal and ash should be discarded in to a metal container and dowsed with water. The container should be kept 10 feet from any structures or vegetation for 72 hours.

Wood burning fire pits or charcoal pits or similar enclosures with grates or screens are NOT considered barbecues and not allowed.

The use of liquid gas fired stoves or BBQ’s or charcoal BBQ’s at private residents shall be over a non-flammable surface and at least five feet from flammable vegetation and structures.

If you live within a tribal or city boundary, contact the fire agency in your jurisdiction for specific restrictions in those areas. Also, contact any campgrounds you plan on visiting, as well as DNR, and the US Forest Service to learn about restrictions in those areas.

All burning requires a permit in Point Roberts and be obtained at the fire hall. 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