Small recreational fires allowed
— from Kevin O’Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief —
Effective July 1, commercial and residential permitted burning will be closed through September. If conditions allow, we expect permitted burning to reopen in October.
Recreational camp fires no larger than two feet in diameter are currently allowed. If you have a recreational fire, please make sure that it is attended at all times and maintain a method of extinguishment in close proximity.
When you are finished with the camp fire, make sure it is “dead out.”
OIFR will continue to monitor the fire risk conditions of our island and we will keep you posted regarding the possible closure of recreational fires.
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