Severe wildfire smoke spurs air quality burn ban in Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties starting 8/19
Aug. 18, 2023 The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling a Stage 2 air quality burn ban for Whatcom, Skagit,
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Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties upgrade fire safety burn bans
The bans now include recreational fires.
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Update on fire safety burn bans in Island, Skagit, Whatcom counties
The bans, which aim to limit fire damage during dry conditions, are in effect until further notice.
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Whatcom, Skagit counties start fire safety burn bans in rural areas on Friday (6/9)
June 8, 2023 Fire officials in rural Skagit and Whatcom counties began fire safety burn bans at 8 a.m. Friday,
Report: Wildfire smoke continues to take toll on air quality
Ozone levels, overall air quality remain in healthy ranges.
Whatcom plant agrees to settlement for alleged violations
The agreement resolves air quality, permitting issues.
NWCAA announces holiday closures
Dec. 22, 2022 The Northwest Clean Air Agency will be closed at times during the coming holidays. NWCAA will be
NWCAA cancels Columbia Valley burn ban in Whatcom County
NWCAA urges limits on wood burning to avoid another ban.
NWCAA issues Stage 2 burn ban for Columbia Valley area
Outdoor, indoor burning prohibited until further notice.
Air quality burn ban ends in Whatcom, Skagit, Island
But the counties continue their fire safety burn bans.
