Burn Permits

ALL Residential and Commercial Burn Permits are issued through the San Juan County Community Development Fire Marshal's Office using their online permitting portal.

Do not burn if the winds are sustained greater than 10 MPH.
Avoid burning during stagnant air systems such as fog and/or low inversion layer.

Please note that the San Juan County Fire Marshall determines burn restrictions and burn bans.The San Juan County Fire Marshall's address is 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone number 360-378-3473.

SJC Fire Marshal's Website - https://www.sanjuanco.com/1088/Fire-Marshal

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Burn Permits

AVAILABLE for possible Oct. 2nd burn season opener.

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Recreational Fires and Charcoal grills allowed in San Juan County - Effective 9/01/23 at noon

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 1st, 2023 –The San Juan County Fire Marshal in conjunction with the San Juan County Fire Chiefs are allowing Recreational Campfires as of September 1st at Noon (12pm). Recreational and cooking fires, limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high, are allowed when safety precautions are followed. Recreational or cooking fires can consist only of charcoal, seasoned firewood, or propane-fueled firepits and must meet the following requirements:

Always have either a charged hose or two 5-gallon buckets of water available.
Fires must be 25 feet from combustibles, standing timber, or overhanging tree branches.
A responsible person must always be present to monitor and/or extinguish the fire.
Check to see if any additional burning restrictions may apply before lighting any outdoor fire.
- Resorts, parks, landowners may choose to restrict campfires.

All outdoor burning, including recreational and cooking fires, shall be prohibited in the event of the following:

RED FLAG WARNING as issued by the National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/fire/).

No residential or commercial burning through burn permits is allowed until October, opening date will be determined based on weather conditions.

Any questions about this declaration should be submitted to Fire Marshal Chad Kimple at (360)378-3473, or email at firemarshal@sanjuanco.com.

Contact: Chad Kimple, San Juan County Fire Marshal, (360)378-3473, firemarshal@sanjuanco.com