Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and a return to more typical seasonal weather patterns, the
Fire Marshal will lift the ban on outdoor burning in Island County as of 7:00 a.m. October 13, 2025.

All yard debris and land-clearing burning will require a permit where open burning is allowed. All
written burn permits will be issued through the Island County Health Department.

To obtain a verbal permit for residential fires less than 4 feet in diameter, call the Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617, press 4, then press 1 for Island County.
To obtain a written permit for fires over 4 feet in diameter, call 360-679-7350.

Visit https://www.islandcountywa.gov/625/Outdoor-Burning for additional permit information.