OUTDOOR BURNING BAN
IN ISLAND COUNTY
TYPE II BURN BAN IN EFFECT
AS OF 12:00 PM, August
3, 2017
NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF NATURAL DEBRIS – EVEN WITH A PERMIT.
NO RECREATIONAL FIRES
The use of BBQ grills, propane or briquettes, or
self-contained camp stoves are exempt from a this Type II Burn Ban
PROCLAMATION
and PUBLIC NOTICE
WHEREAS, by August 3, 2017, atmospheric conditions of reduced moisture
levels, low humidity, and warmer weather; combined with the reduced
availability of fire-fighting resources, have increased the risk of fire within
the confines of Island County,
THEREFORE, in concurrence with the Fire Protection Districts of Whidbey
and Camano Islands and the Northwest Clean Air Agency, I, Sheriff Mark C. Brown,
serving as the Island County Fire Marshal, do hereby proclaim a BAN on ALL outdoor
burning within the entirety of Island County
REPORT VIOLATIONS TO
911
This
Ban will remain in effect until further notice.
SHERIFF MARK C. BROWN
Island
County Fire Marshal
OUTDOOR
BURNING INFORMATION
FOR ISLAND COUNTY CALL THE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT AT: 360-679-7350
FOR NORTHWEST CLEAN AIR AGENCY CALL 360-428-1617
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