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Reducing Burn Ban to Stage 1

Planning and Development Services - Burn Ban Information Posted on September 10, 2026

Whatcom County news published this notice on 2026-09-10. The following highlights are selected excerpts from the full source.

Planning and Development Services - Burn Ban Information Posted on September 10, 2026

(Whatcom County) – Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels, the Fire Marshal’s Office will reduce the current Burn Ban to a Stage 1 Ban, which will allow for recreational fires. The modified burning restrictions will be in effect beginning at 8AM on Friday, September 11 th , 2026 for the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County.

All other outdoor burning is still banned, including yard debris and land clearing fires!

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Source publication: Sep 10, 2026
Source checked: Sep 26, 2026
Brief prepared: Sep 26, 2026

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