Outdoor Burning
ISLAND COUNTY FIRE MARSHALL
NEWS RELEASE
Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and a return to more typical seasonal weather patterns, the Fire Marshal will lift the ban on outdoor burning in Island County as of 12:00 midnight, on Friday, October 2, 2020.
It is important to remember that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, and Oak Harbor (and their urban grown areas).
All yard debris and land-clearing burning will require a permit where open burning is allowed. All written burn permits will be issued through the Island County Health Department.
To obtain a verbal permit for residential fires less than 4 feet in diameter, call either 360-240-5526 and listen to the required conditions or call Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617, EXT 4.
To obtain a written permit for fires over 4 feet in diameter, call 360-679-7350 (North and Central Whidbey), 360-321-5111 EXT 7350 (South Whidbey) and 360-387-3443 EXT 228 (Camano Island).
Visit https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Health/EH/Burning/Pages/Home.aspx for additional permit information.
Recreational fires less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high do not require a permit.
As always burning garbage and the use of burn barrels is illegal STATE WIDE and subject to fines than can exceed $1,000.00.
If your property falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources, please call 360-856-3500 for burn permit information.
For air quality issues call the Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617.
REPORT VIOLATIONS TO 911
Land Clearing Burning: (Permit Required)
Pile size must not exceed 25 feet in diameter x 25 feet high.
Permit Fees: $100 for a 1-day permit.
Note: Burning anything other than natural vegetation or firewood is prohibited.
Pile size must not exceed 10 feet in diameter x 10 feet high.
Permit Fees: $40 for a 3-day permit.
Note: Burning anything other than natural vegetation or firewood is prohibited.
Recreational fires 3 feet in diameter X 2 feet high or smaller do not need a permit. These fires are made from charcoal or firewood and are used for cooking or pleasure.
Note: Burning anything other than natural vegetation or firewood is prohibited.
Helpful Resources
Island County - Active Burn Permits
Island County - Permanent Burn Ban Areas Map
Northwest Clean Air Agency - Outdoor Burning Permit Information
