Orcas Island Fire & Rescue

Burn permits

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue burn permits

Right now

Can I have a fire today? Yes-Limited

Burn season opens Oct 12 through Jun 1, 2027

Recreational fires — no permit needed

Open Within County · Propane & gas appliances · DNR landsRestricted State Park lands · WDFW wildlife areas

Permit required

Closed Residential burn permits · Commercial burn permits

Fire danger

Moderate

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Recreational fires — no permit needed

  • Within County Open

    Small campfires — up to 3 ft across, attended, with water on hand.

  • Propane & gas appliances Open

    Self-contained propane and gas stoves, grills, and fire pits — tracked separately, so they can stay open under restrictions.

  • DNR lands Open

    “Campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED.”

  • State Park lands Restricted

    “Burn Ban Level 2 — Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.”

  • WDFW wildlife areas Restricted

    “The Governor’s emergency proclamation establishes a statewide ban on outdoor burning, including but not limited to: yard debris burning trash disposal land clearing weed abatement bonfires campfires not contained in structures such as fire rings Washington”