Effective June 15, 2026

Skagit County has announced a modified burn ban for all residential and land-clearing fires in unincorporated areas of the county beginning at 12:01 A.M. on June 15, 2026.

The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice due to current and forecasted weather conditions that increase wildfire risk.

What’s Prohibited

Beginning June 15:

• Residential burning is prohibited

• Land-clearing fires are prohibited

• Existing burn permits are suspended

• No new permits will be issued during the burn ban

What’s Still Allowed

Recreational and cooking fires are still permitted only when proper safety requirements are followed.

Allowed fires must:

• Be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high

• Use only:

  • Charcoal

  • Seasoned firewood

  • Propane-fueled fire pits

Required Safety Rules

All recreational fires must comply with the following:

• Fires must be inside an enclosure:

  • At least 14 inches high

  • No wider than 3 feet

  • Constructed of cement block, stone, or #10-gauge steel

• Burning material must remain below the top edge of the enclosure

• Keep one of the following nearby at all times:

  • A charged garden hose

  • Two 5-gallon buckets of water

• Portable fire pits must be:

  • At least 15 feet from structures or combustible materials

• Recreational fires must be:

  • At least 25 feet from trees, branches, brush, or other combustibles

• Someone age 16 or older must always be present to monitor and extinguish the fire if necessary

Additional Restrictions May Apply

ALL outdoor burning — including recreational fires — is prohibited if:

• A National Weather Service “Red Flag Warning” is issued

  • National Weather Service Fire Weather Alerts

• The Northwest Clean Air Agency issues a Stage 1 or Stage 2 Air Quality Burn Ban

  • Northwest Clean Air Agency Burn Ban Information

Residents within incorporated city or town limits should check directly with their local fire department for any additional restrictions.

Questions or More Information

For questions regarding outdoor burning in Skagit County, contact:

Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office
Phone: 360-416-1840
Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office's website