Fire Danger Level
LOW
Effective September 26, 2024, San Juan County, WA fire danger level was downgraded to LOW.
This change is due to recent rains.
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San Juan County did not see any significant wildfire weather or conditions that warranted a full ban this summer. Fire Districts and DNR did not report any significant wildfires in the county for the summer.
- Chad Kimple, San Juan County Fire Marshal. ​
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For more information on burning in San Juan County:
Visit the Fire Marshal’s website at
https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1088/Fire-Marshal
Fire Marshal Chad Kimple can be reached at (360) 378-3473 or firemarshal@sanjuanco.com.
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Burn Permits
OPEN
Permits valid until May 31, 2024
Burn Permits
Burn Permit Season OPEN, permits valid until May 31st, 2024
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As long as there is not an active burn ban, Recreational Fires are allowed without a permit. Recreational fires are three feet or less in diameter, built on bare soil, gravel, or in a fire bowl. Recreational Fires are campfires; using firewood only - no yard waste and no garbage. Please keep Recreational Campfires well away from structures and put them dead out before leaving them unattended.
Residential permits allow burns of up to 10 foot piles. Residential Permits are $20 and are valid from time of purchase till May 31st, 2025.
Commercial burn permits are $300, require heavy equipment, water on site, and field inspection prior to burning.
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Burn permits are available online at the San Juan County Permit Center.
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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