Snohomish County burn ban in effect through end of August

Published 1:30 am Monday, June 22, 2026

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Fire Marshal announced a burn ban Monday covering all unincorporated areas and most cities.

The ban suspends residential outdoor burning, even if a permit has been issued, except for recreational and cooking fires, a press release said. Outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated Snohomish County, Arlington, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Gold Bar, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan and Woodway.

The ban will remain in effect until the end of August and may be extended if high fire danger conditions persist. If conditions worsen, the National Weather Service would issue a Red Flag Warning, prohibiting all outdoor burning, including recreational fires.

In either case, a news release would be issued.

During the ban, permitted recreational fires are less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high, in an approved fire pit and contain burning material kept below the top of the fire pit enclosure.

Recreational fires cannot be within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material, should be monitored at all times and have a water source readily available. At a minimum, that means a charged water hose or a 5-gallon bucket of water.

Because of dry weather conditions, use great caution before lighting any recreational fire. When in doubt, don’t burn.

For up-to-date information call 425-338-3508.

Taylor Scott Richmond: 425-339-3046; taylor.richmond@heraldnet.com; X: @BTayOkay