09/04/2026
π¨π₯ Outdoor Burning Update | Snohomish County π₯π¨
Effective September 4, 2026, the Snohomish County Burn Ban has been downgraded to Stage 1.
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Recreational and cooking fires are now allowed under Stage 1 restrictions.
Allowed recreational fires must: π₯ Be less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high π₯ Be used for cooking or pleasure in an approved fire pit π₯ Keep burning material below the top of the fire pit enclosure π₯ Be at least 25 feet from structures and combustible materials π₯ Have combustibles cleared within 25 feet before ignition π₯ Be constantly attended with a water source readily available (a charged garden hose or 5-gallon bucket of water at minimum)
π« Residential open burning remains prohibited.
As Smokey Bear reminds us, "Only YOU can prevent wildfires." π»π² Even as restrictions ease, conditions remain dry. Please enjoy your campfires responsibly, fully extinguish them when finished, and never leave a fire unattended.
For full burn ban information and current restrictions, visit Snohomish County's burn ban resources before lighting any fire.
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