Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office reduced the county-wide burn ban from Stage 2 to Stage 1 effective Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
The change allows recreational fires, which were previously prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions. Stage 1 permits recreational fires but maintains a county-wide burn ban for other outdoor burning.
The burn ban reduction follows the county's daily weather briefings, which noted improving conditions for fire safety.