Skagit County eases burn ban for recreational fires

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  Skagit County has lifted its total burn ban for recreational fires in unincorporated areas“Skagit County has modified its complete burn ban to allow recreational fires in unincorporated areas of the county starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, due to increased moisture levels.”
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  The change started on Sept. 1No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The change follows increased moisture levels“Skagit County has modified its complete burn ban to allow recreational fires in unincorporated areas of the county starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, due to increased moisture levels.”
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  Fires used for cooking or pleasure that meet specific safety requirements are allowed“Recreational fires are those used for cooking and pleasure, consist only of charcoal or seasoned firewood, and meet the following requirements, according to a Sept. 1 news release by the county:”
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  Recreational fires must be contained within enclosures at least 14 inches high“Fires are allowed only within enclosures at least 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or No. 10-gauge steel”
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  Recreational fires must be contained within enclosures no wider than 3 feet“Fires are allowed only within enclosures at least 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or No. 10-gauge steel”
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  Recreational fires must be contained within enclosures made of non-flammable materials“Fires are allowed only within enclosures at least 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and constructed of cement blocks, stones, or No. 10-gauge steel”
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  Recreational fires must be 25 feet from combustibles“Recreational fires must be 25 feet away from combustibles, standing timber or overhanging tree branches”
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  Recreational fires must have water or a hose available“Always have a charged garden hose or two 5-gallon buckets of water available”
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  A 16-year-old or older must monitor the fire“Someone 16 years old or older must always be present to monitor and/or extinguish any fire.”
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  Yard debris burning remains banned statewide until Sept. 30“A statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until Sept. 30, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson's Aug. 1 emergency proclamation.”
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  Yard debris burning remains banned statewide under Gov. Ferguson's emergency proclamation“A statewide ban on burning residential yard debris and land clearing remains in effect until Sept. 30, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson's Aug. 1 emergency proclamation .”