The bans on outdoor burning in unincorporated Whatcom County and the North Cascades have been lifted.
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office made the announcement Friday, citing an increase in fuel moisture levels and cooler temperatures with rainfall forecast for the area.
The Stage 1 burn ban ended at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 after being in effect since July 1.
The burn lift does not apply to properties within Whatcom Fire District 5 in Point Roberts, Fire District 11 on Lummi Island or Fire District 17 near Sandy Point. Residents in those areas should contact their local fire district to find out if outdoor burning restrictions have been lifted.
A permanent ban on open burning remains in effect for all cities within Whatcom County.
In addition, the burn ban in the North Cascades National Park is going to be lifted as the fires in the park peter out.