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July 15th, 2008

OUTDOOR BURNING BAN

Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Skagit County will go into effect Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 8:00 AM. This burn ban will be in effect until further notice. If you are within the city limits of any of the incorporated cities or towns, check with your city fire department for current burning ban.

During the burn restriction no burning is allowed with the exception of barbequing with briquettes and propane only; and approved camp fire pits in campgrounds. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.

All outdoor burning permits for the unincorporated areas of Skagit County are suspended at this time. It is never legal to burn trash or garbage.

This decision has been made in cooperation with the Skagit County Board of Commissioners, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, local fire districts and Northwest Clean Air Agency.

You may obtain updated County burn restriction information by calling the Skagit County Fire Warden at (360) 428-3293.