Effective 12:01 am on Friday, September 4th, the burn ban will be downgraded from Stage 2 to Stage 1. Some recreational fires are allowed during a Stage 1 burn ban.This restriction bans residential open burning except for recreational and cooking fires.

 

Allowed recreational fires:

• Are less than three feet in diameter and two feet high.
• Are used for cooking or pleasure within an approved fire pit.
• Contain burning material kept below the top of the fire pit enclosure.
• Are at least 25 feet away from a structure or combustible materials. Any combustible materials within 25 feet should be cleared before ignition.
• Are always monitored, with a water source readily available. This means a charged water hose or a five-gallon bucket of water at minimum.

 

 

Burn permits are required for all outdoor burning in the City of Gold Bar, Town of Index and the Unincorporated portions of the Fire District. Burn Bans are regulated by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the Snohomish County Fire Marshal. Prior to any burning you we suggest you contact our Burning Information Line at 425-388-3508 to verify that there are no Burn Bans or Burning Limitations that may have been placed due to high fire danger or air quality conditions. Burn Permits are free and can be picked up at any of our Stations. You can also apply for a burn permit online.