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July 3, 2024

Fire Danger Increases in Kitsap County

Outdoor Burn Ban to Begin Saturday, July 6

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs' Association, announced today that they will impose a Phase I Outdoor Burning Ban at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. Local fire danger is projected to increase dramatically over the weekend. Officials are imposing the ban in an effort to limit the most common cause of wildfires – outdoor burning – and urge the public to exercise extreme caution with all ignition sources.

Under a Phase I Outdoor Burning Ban, outdoor burning permits are temporarily suspended and no outdoor burning is allowed except for cooking fires in contained barbecue units and recreational fires. A "recreational" fire is defined as follows:

Built in a designated fire pit space
No larger than three feet in diameter
Containing seasoned firewood or charcoal briquettes only
Located in a space well clear of vegetation and at least 25 feet from buildings, fences, or anything that might burn
Attended at all times by an alert adult with immediate access to a shovel and a water source

Officials hope that the coming burn ban will limit potential incidents in Kitsap County. The ban will remain in place until significant and sustained rainfall improves conditions.

For more information on outdoor burning and local restrictions, contact your local fire agency:

Bainbridge Island Fire Department at 206.842.7686
Bremerton Fire Department at 360.473.5380
Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue at 360.447.3555
North Kitsap Fire & Rescue at 360.297.4888
Poulsbo Fire Department at 360.779.3997
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue at 360.871.2425

Be Fire Smart:

Take the time to educate and protect yourself from wildfires.

Work in the mornings or late evenings to avoid the hottest parts of the day, and postpone your work when the weather calls for low humidity or high wind
Keep a water hose or bucket or fire extinguisher on hand
Use a nylon or plastic weed whacker line instead of metal
Be careful not to set a hot tool down on dry grass or leaves
Allow power engines to cool before refueling, and make sure the hot exhaust is kept away from dry grasses, weeds, and shrubs - only use such equipment that's in good repair and has spark arresters installed. when applicable
Stay home for an hour after finishing your work - this way you'll be around to notice if anything begins to smolder and smoke.

Take the time to watch this informative video: Be Fire Smart! Washington DNR

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Upload this free book How to Prepare for a Wildfire

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Mobile Food Vendors: An Operational Permit is required.

All Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles equipped with fryers, grills, or other appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors operating in Kitsap County must have an Operational Permit issued by the Kitsap County Fire Marshal. For more information, see the Mobile Food Prep Vehicle Brochure. Visit the Permit Center to apply!

For a list of current permitted, Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles in Kitsap County, see our Mobile Food Prep Vehicle Permit list.

Commercial Inspections - Kitsap County's Risk Check Program

For your Commercial/Business inspections, please see Kitsap County's Risk Check Program for more information and to schedule your inspection!

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The Kitsap County Fire Marshal's Office (KCFMO) mission is to enhance fire safety through quality fire inspections, plan review, fire investigation and fire prevention education to minimize property loss, maintain community awareness of fire safety and to reduce the tragedy of fires in Kitsap County.