Public Safety

Red Flag Warning, Burn Ban in Effect

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a red flag warning until 11 pm tonight, with temperatures in the mid-70s and mostly sunny conditions. A county-wide stage 2 burn ban is in effect until further notice, prohibiting all outdoor burning.

The burn ban applies to all outdoor burning, including campfires and fire pits. Residents are urged to avoid any open flames to prevent wildfire ignition during high-risk conditions.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Emergency Management (daily brief) — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5649

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Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a red flag warning until 11 pm tonightNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Temperatures in Whatcom County are in the mid-70sNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Conditions in Whatcom County are mostly sunnyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A county-wide stage 2 burn ban is in effect until further notice“Whatcom County Outdoor Burning: As of 0800 July 17, a Stage 2 burn ban will to into place until further notice. All open burning is prohibited.”
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The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning“Whatcom County Outdoor Burning: As of 0800 July 17, a Stage 2 burn ban will to into place until further notice. All open burning is prohibited.”
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The burn ban applies to all outdoor burningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The burn ban includes campfires and fire pitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to avoid any open flamesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to avoid open flames to prevent wildfire ignitionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to avoid open flames during high-risk conditionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.