Outdoor Burning
As the weather warms up, the number of outdoor burning inquiries increase. It is important to know the three different types of outdoor burning, and which require permits:
Residential Burning
Burning dry yard and garden waste.
Residential burning requires an active burn permit and is only allowed in Graham Fire & Rescue's district south and east of the "no burn line". You can check if you live south or east of the "no burn line" by entering your address into the district map on our website: www.grahamfire.org/district-map
Recreational Burning
BBQs using charcoal, propane, or dry seasoned firewood, and campfires using dry seasoned firewood.
Recreational fires do not require a burn permit and are permitted in all areas of the district.
Land Clearing Burning
Burning trees, stumps, shrubs or other material that clears or changes the land surface.
Land clearing fires are illegal. Only Puget Sound Clear Agency has the authority to approve land clearing fires.
If you wish to submit a burn complaint, please dial 9-1-1, or report the complaint through the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's complaint form. Visit www.grahamfire.org/burning-info for more information and to check burn ban status.
How to Apply for a Burn Permit
In addition to Community Connect enabling your first responders to better protect your property and family’s well-being, you can also handle all Burn Permitting within the platform.
Sign in, or sign up for an account, and follow the steps under the burn permit module to apply for a burn permit.
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