Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will be enacting restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 8:00 AM on Friday, June 9, 2023. Read on...
Submit an application or permit--email [email protected]. with your application materials and our staff will review and get back to you with instructions and questions
Bring application directly to: (NOT APPLICABLE DURING COVID-19 STAY HOME STAY HEALTHY ORDER)
5280 NW Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226
Information Line: Call 360-778-5900 for inspections and permits
Fee: $120 per day (plus $3.60 Technology Fee)
1 pile burning at a time unless permitted otherwise
50 feet from structures, timber, combustibles, and power lines
350 gallon of water, 1.5 inch hose, and pump required at fire