Lopez Island Fire and EMS burn permits
Fire danger
Low
Wind
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Air quality
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Right now
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- Wind is an area forecast — your spot may differ.
Burning can close any day for weather or fire danger. Check this page before every burn.
Burn permits
No Not right now.
Required for residential and commercial burns.
Season: Oct 12 – Jun 1, 2027
Residential burn permits
For piles up to 10 ft across and 6 ft tall — yard debris and brush at home. No inspection needed.
Sales paused — County burn ban until 10/12
Commercial burn permits
For piles larger than 10 ft across or 6 ft tall — land clearing and bigger burns. The district inspects the site before you light.
per project site
Sales paused — County burn ban until 10/12
Recreational fires — no permit needed
Yes With limits at WDFW wildlife areas.
- Within County Open
Small campfires — up to 3 ft across, attended, with water on hand.
- Propane & gas appliances Open
Self-contained propane and gas stoves, grills, and fire pits — tracked separately, so they can stay open under restrictions.
- DNR lands Open
“Campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED.”
- State Park lands Open
“Burn Ban - Level 1 — Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.”
- WDFW wildlife areas Restricted
“The Governor’s emergency proclamation establishes a statewide ban on outdoor burning, including but not limited to: yard debris burning trash disposal land clearing weed abatement bonfires campfires not contained in structures such as fire rings Washington” · as of Oct 2, 2026
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