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Bellingham Implements Stage 1 Burn Ban County-Wide

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Whatcom County Emergency Management has placed a county-wide Stage 1 burn ban in effect as of Monday, July 13, 2026.

The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires, in Whatcom County due to dry conditions and warm temperatures. Residents should avoid outdoor burning to reduce wildfire risk during this period.

The Stage 1 burn ban remains in effect until further notice by county officials.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Emergency Management (daily brief) — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5604
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