A Message from Commissioner Price Johnson

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District 1 News July 31 2017

TYPE II BURN BAN IN EFFECT

 A message from Sheriff Mark Brown:

       

 

AS OF 12:00 PM, August 3, 2017  

  • NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF NATURAL DEBRIS – EVEN WITH A PERMIT.
  • NO RECREATIONAL FIRES 

The use of barbeque grills using propane or briquettes, or self-contained camp stoves are exempt from a 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 Marshall

                                    

 

OUTDOOR BURNING INFORMATION

FOR ISLAND COUNTY CALL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT: 360-679-7350

                         FOR NORTHWEST CLEAN AIR AGENCY CALL  360-428-1617