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Whatcom County Burn Ban Remains in Effect

Friday, September 4, 2026

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Whatcom County Emergency Management has confirmed a county-wide Stage 2 burn ban remains in effect as of September 4, 2026. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires and recreational fires, to mitigate wildfire risk during dry conditions.

Residents are urged to visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips. The burn ban will stay in place until further notice, with no expected changes in the near-term weather forecast that would allow for relaxation of restrictions.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Emergency Management (daily brief) — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5685

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Whatcom County Emergency Management has confirmed a county-wide Stage 2 burn ban remains in effect as of September 4, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires and recreational fires“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 ban is to mitigate wildfire risk during dry conditionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are urged to visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips“Please visit our WhatcomReady Facebook page.”
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The burn ban will stay in place 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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There are no expected changes in the near-term weather forecast that would allow for relaxation of restrictionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.