The Island County Sheriff’s Office issued a Type 1 burn ban beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
During a Type 1 Burn Ban, you CAN do the following:
- Use barbecues, outdoor grills or smokers
- Use propane-fueled firepits
- Have campfires (with charcoal or seasoned firewood) in sturdy firepits that are smaller than 3 feet in diameter
You CANNOT burn natural debris or brush piles during a Type 1 burn ban.
Call 911 to report burn ban violations to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
If you have burn ban questions, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 360-678-4422 or https://www.islandcountywa.gov/218/Sheriffs-Office