Small recreational fires are allowed, unless otherwise communicated, within safety guidelines. Recreational fires are small and confined and used for cooking, ceremony or pleasure purposes only.

 All fires must be:

• At least 25 feet away from any structure (example: home or shop) or combustible material.
• In a fire pit or appliance manufactured for that purpose.
• Limited to 3 feet in diameter (wide) and two feet in height. 
• Burn only dry, clean firewood or charcoal. Building scraps, trash and green wood are no allowed.
• Fire must be monitored at all times.
• In compliance with all burn bans.

Always have a water source readily available.  This may include a water hose or a five gallon bucket.

Indoor and outdoor burn bans are called by other agencies:

Air Quality Burn Bans - are called by the Puget Sound Clean Air agency to restrict indoor burning, usually during cold winter months

Fire Safety Burn Bans - limiting outdoor burning may be required by the County Fire Marshal, typically in summer months.

Red Flag Warning -  issued by the National Weather Service means high danger of fire and rapid spread. All outdoor burning is prohibited, even recreational fires. 

During fire safety burn bans, check requirements on the Snohomish County Burning Information Line, 425-388-3508.

South County Fire responds to fire emergencies that threaten life or property.

If a fire is threatening to harm people or a structure, call 911.

If there is no threat to life or property, call the Snohomish County non-emergency number at 425-407-3999.