June 21, 2022

Phase 2 Burn Ban

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announces a Phase II TOTAL Outdoor Burn Ban effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25.

Local fire danger continues to increase due to warm, dry weather with no significant rainfall predicted. Officials are imposing the ban to limit sources of wildfire ignition to the greatest extent possible and urge the public to exercise extreme caution with all outdoor activities.

Under a Phase II Outdoor Burn Ban, ALL outdoor burning of any kind – including recreational and virtually all other open flamed fires are prohibited.

However, the following is allowed:
> Propane or other gas -fueled grill or cooking appliance, fire table, fireplace, heater or light source.
> Self-contained wood pellet grills and cooking devices.
> Charcoal grill or cooking device located on a concrete surface extending at least three feet from the edge of the appliance on all sides.

Officials hope that the coming burn ban will limit potential incidents in Kitsap County. The ban will remain in place until significant and sustained rainfall improves conditions.

For more information on outdoor burning and local restrictions, contact your local fire agency. Violation of a ban on outdoor burning may subject property owners and responsible parties to citations and civil penalties including the cost of fire suppression.