Skagit Burn Ban Takes Effect Aug. 12

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  A complete burn ban for unincorporated Skagit County will take effect on Wednesday, Aug. 12“A complete burn ban for unincorporated Skagit County will start Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Skagit County Fire Marshal's Office announced Monday.”
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  The ban prohibits all outdoor open burning except permitted agricultural burning that follows state and local regulations“The ban means no outdoor open burning will be allowed, with an exception for permitted agricultural burning in compliance with state and local regulations.”
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  The Fire Marshal's Office cited 'continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington state' as reasons for the ban“In a news release , the Marshal’s Office credited the ban to the “continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington state.””
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  Residents may still use propane fire tables“Residents can still use propane fire tables, other gas-fueled cooking appliances, charcoal grills and self-contained wood pellet grills (as long as they are placed on a concrete or non-combustible surface).”
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  Residents may still use gas-fueled appliances“Residents can still use propane fire tables, other gas-fueled cooking appliances, charcoal grills and self-contained wood pellet grills (as long as they are placed on a concrete or non-combustible surface).”
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  Residents may still use charcoal grills on non-combustible surfaces“Residents can still use propane fire tables, other gas-fueled cooking appliances, charcoal grills and self-contained wood pellet grills (as long as they are placed on a concrete or non-combustible surface).”
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  Residents may still use wood pellet grills with proper disposal of ash“Residents can still use propane fire tables, other gas-fueled cooking appliances, charcoal grills and self-contained wood pellet grills (as long as they are placed on a concrete or non-combustible surface). Charcoal and ash should be disposed of in a metal container, soaked with water and kept away from vegetation or "combustible materials" for 72 hours.”
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  The Skagit County Fire Marshal's Office is urging residents to call 360-416-1840 with questions“Call the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-416-1840 with any questions.”
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  Cities within Skagit County have separate burning restrictions“Cities have their own burning restrictions; check with your local fire department if you live within the limits or a city or town.”
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  Residents should check with their local fire departments for burning restrictions“Cities have their own burning restrictions; check with your local fire department if you live within the limits or a city or town.”