APPROVED BY: Skagit County Commissioners
CONTACT: Kevin Noyes Deputy Fire Marshal
Telephone: (360) 419-7703
DATE OF RELEASE: August 2, 2013
FOR RELEASE: Immediately OUTDOOR BURNING BAN Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, an outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Skagit County will go into effect Monday, August 5, 2013 at 8:00 AM. This burn ban will be in effect until further notice. If you are within the city limits of any of the incorporated cities or towns, check with your city fire department for current burning ban information. During the burn restriction no burning is allowed with the exception of barbequing with propane or natural gas. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. All outdoor burning permits for the unincorporated areas of Skagit County are suspended at this time. It is never legal to burn trash or garbage. This decision has been made in cooperation with the, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Island County, Whatcom County, local fire districts and Northwest Clean Air Agency. You may obtain updated County burn restriction information by calling the Skagit County Deputy Fire Marshal at (360) 419-7703 or skagitcounty.net