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Whatcom County Red Flag Warning Issued

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a red flag warning effective 12 noon until 9 pm today, August 14, 2026.

A county-wide stage 2 burn ban is in effect until further notice, prohibiting all outdoor burning. Air quality alerts are active for eastern Whatcom County through 9 am Saturday.

Residents should avoid outdoor burning and be cautious with fire sources during the red flag conditions.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Emergency Management (daily brief) — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5653

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Whatcom County Emergency Management issued a red flag warningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The red flag warning is effective 12 noon“There is a red flag warning for the eastern part of Whatcom County above 1,500 feet 12 noon until 9 pm 8/14/26.”
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The red flag warning is effective until 9 pm todayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The red flag warning is effective today, August 14, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A county-wide stage 2 burn ban is in effect“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 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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Air quality alerts are active for eastern Whatcom County“There is an air quality alert for eastern Whatcom County now through 9 am 8/15/26.”
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The air quality alerts are active through 9 am SaturdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.