Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning is prohibited in Washington State within incorporated cities and their Urban Growth Area with the exception of recreational fires, provided it is contained in an approved fire container. Outdoor burning of natural vegetation is allowed outside of the UGA provided with a permit from the Whatcom County Fire Marshall's office or the Department of Natural Resources. For more information about outdoor burning please visit the Whatcom County Marshall's office at http://whatcomcounty.us/381/Fire-Marshal