Burn Ban - ON JUNE 15, 2025 0800 
 

Due warm weather conditions and increased fire danger, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00 AM on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 through Monday, September 15th, 2025 (with the potential to be extended – weather dependent).

All land clearing and yard debris burning must be discontinued at that time and all issued burn permits are suspended. Recreational fires will still be allowed with the landowner’s permission. Recreational fires must meet the following requirements:

• Must only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal
• Must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3’ X 3’ across, and must be a minimum 16” high, made of cement blocks, stones, or steel.
• Beach fires (where allowed) can be dug into an 8” deep pit, surrounded by 4” high enclosure of rocks.
• Fires must be 25’ from structures, timber, and combustible materials.
• A charged garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets full of water to be next to the fire.
• A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to be on-site.
• Recreational fires are allowed after dark, if attended by someone 16 years or older at all times.
• Fires must be attended until out cold.
• No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH.

Violations of these burn restrictions may result in a minimum $250.00 fine. 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.
 

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