Fire danger level is high

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Submitted by Lopez Fire.

Per the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire danger level in San Juan County has been upgraded to HIGH.

Campfires (also called recreational fires) are allowed year-round, except when a county burn ban is in effect, and require no permit.

Campfires/recreational fires burn clean, dry firewood (not yard waste) in a fire ring or bowl that is no more than 3 feet in diameter. Approved campfires also must have a 2-foot cleared earth perimeter around them. Recreational fires must be fueled by clean, dry, natural wood. Refuse, plastic, painted wood, etc., cannot be burned, and burning of garbage is subject to fines.

Burn barrels are not allowed at any time due to a prohibition by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Fireworks are banned throughout San Juan County year-round.

For more details, visit https://www.lopezfire.org/.