Fire Resources
Wildfire information, fire danger, and safety resources for Whatcom County, WA.
Always check for active burn bans
Before any outdoor burning in Whatcom County, check with your local fire district and the WA DNR for current burn ban status. Conditions can change rapidly during fire season (typically June through October).
The National Interagency Fire Center provides current wildland fire activity, statistics, and situational reports across the United States.
Visit SiteInciWeb is an interagency all-risk incident information system. Find active incidents, prescribed fires, and flood events in Whatcom County and Washington State.
Visit SiteWashington Department of Natural Resources wildfire dashboard with active fire maps, burn bans, and fire danger ratings for Washington State.
Visit SiteWashington Smoke Information provides smoke forecasts, air quality data, and health guidance during wildfire smoke events in Washington.
Visit SiteReal-time air quality index (AQI) for Bellingham and Whatcom County. Monitor particulate levels during wildfire smoke events.
Visit SiteInformation about Whatcom County's fire districts, burn bans, and local fire regulations.
Visit SiteNorthwest fire blog covering wildfire activity, weather forecasts, and fire conditions across the Pacific Northwest.
Visit SiteNational Weather Service Seattle office fire weather forecasts including red flag warnings and fire weather watches for western Washington.
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