Newsflash

Recreational fires will still be allowed with the landowner’s permission. Recreational fires must meet the following requirements:

• Fires must be 25’ from structures, timber, and combustible materials.
• Must only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal
• Must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3’ X 3’ across, and must be a minimum 16” high, made of cement blocks, stones, or steel.
• Beach fires (where allowed) can be dug into an 8” deep pit, surrounded by 4” high enclosure of rocks.
• A charged garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets full of water to be next to the fire.
• A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to be on-site.
• Recreational fires are allowed after dark, if attended by someone 16 years or older at all times.
• Fires must be attended until out cold.
• No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH.

 

Violations of these burn restrictions may result in a minimum $250.00 fine. In addition, if you have a fire that escapes or needs to be extinguished by the fire department, you may be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs, as well as be criminally charged.

If your property lies within Whatcom County Fire Districts (WCFD) 5- Pt. Roberts, 11- Lummi Island, or 17- Sandy Point, you must check with those fire districts for outdoor burning restrictions and to obtain outdoor burning permits (when available).

Thank you for helping keep our community safe! Please report any suspicious or illegal burning by calling 911 (360-676-6911).

Fire Chief

Whatcom County Fire District 5

2030 Benson Road

Point Roberts, WA 98281

360-945-3473 Office

303-589-5565 Mobile