Submitted by San Juan County

The San Juan County Fire Marshal has declared a ban on all recreational fires effective July 11. Due to current atmospheric and field conditions, this ban on all recreational fires applies throughout San Juan County. As of July 10, at 1 p.m., Washington State Department of Natural Resources issued a declaration banning all fires statewide on DNR-protected lands.

The following operations are prohibited during the burn ban: no recreational campfires using charcoal or firewood, no outdoor cooking fires involving charcoal or firewood and no tiki torches or similar products with an open flame fueled by oil

The following operations are allowed: propane-fueled appliances i.e. BBQ, outdoor fireplace, patio heaters, pellet BBQ and Smokers (No charcoal or wood), field mowing and outdoor welding and grinding in a non-combustible area with water and/or extinguishers on hand

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If a RED FLAG WARNING is issued for San Juan County, all operations listed above are prohibited until the RED FLAG WARNING is over. This declaration is in effect until atmospheric and field conditions no longer pose the threat of wildfire.

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