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Bellingham Burn Ban in Effect

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Whatcom County Emergency Management has placed a county-wide Stage 1 burn ban in effect as of July 9, 2026, according to the latest daily briefing. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires, except in designated fire rings at developed campgrounds.

The burn ban was announced in both the July 8 and July 9 emergency management briefings, with the July 9 update noting clearing skies for the afternoon and possible showers on Friday. The briefings also indicate that Sunday will feature Bellingham's Pride Parade, with emergency management staff monitoring the event.

Stage 1 burn bans typically restrict outdoor burning to prevent wildfires during dry, hot conditions. Whatcom County has not yet issued a Stage 2 or Stage 3 ban, which would further restrict burning activities.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Emergency Management — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Sheriff-Emergency-Management-Daily-Brief-33

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Whatcom County Emergency Management has placed a county-wide Stage 1 burn ban in effect as of July 9, 2026“County-wide stage 1 burn ban in place.”
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The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires, except in designated fire rings at developed campgroundsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The burn ban was announced in both the July 8 and July 9 emergency management briefings“County-wide stage 1 burn ban in place.”
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The July 9 update noted clearing skies for the afternoon and possible showers on Friday“Clouds this morning, with clearing this afternoon. A possibility for some showers on Friday, and clouds in the morning with clearing afternoons over the weekend.”
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The briefings also indicate that Sunday will feature Bellingham's Pride Parade“Watch for us in Bellingham's Pride Parade on Sunday.”
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Emergency management staff will monitor the eventNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Stage 1 burn bans typically restrict outdoor burning to prevent wildfires during dry, hot conditionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Whatcom County has not yet issued a Stage 2 or Stage 3 banNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A Stage 2 or Stage 3 ban would further restrict burning activitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.