AS OF 8:00 AM JULY 17, 2008

u NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF NATURAL DEBRIS – EVEN WITH A PERMIT.

u RECREATIONAL / COOKING FIRES ALLOWED ONLY IN APPROVED FIRE PITS lined with concrete or metal, such as in established campgrounds. Outdoor cooking is also allowed on a propane barbecue, or a barbecue with briquettes, or a self-contained camp stove.

PROCLAMATION and PUBLIC NOTICE

WHEREAS, by July 15, 2008, atmospheric conditions of reduced moisture levels, low humidity and continued dry, hot weather, combined with the reduced availability of fire-fighting resources, have caused a substantial risk of the spread of fire within the confines of Island County,

THEREFORE, in concurrence with the Fire Protection Districts of Whidbey and Camano Islands, and State DNR (Dept. of Natural Resources) and the Northwest Air Pollution Authority, I, Sheriff Mark C. Brown, serving as the Island County Fire Marshal, do hereby proclaim that a restriction on outdoor burning exists within the entirety of Island County, and that as of 8:00 AM, July 17, 2008, all outdoor fires – even those previously approved by permit -- shall not be kindled, ignited or maintained.

Excepted from this Ban are outdoor recreational cooking fires contained within established fire pits – lined with metal or concrete, such as in improved campgrounds -- and cooking fires in barbecues. Self-contained camp stoves are also allowed.

REPORT VIOLATIONS TO 911

This Ban will remain in effect until further notice.

SHERIFF MARK C. BROWN

Island County Fire Marshal

OUTDOOR BURNING INFORMATION

ISLAND COUNTY -- No.&Central Whidbey: 679-7343 / So. Whidbey 321-5111 x7343 / Camano 629-4523 x7343

NORTHWEST AIR POLLUTION AUTHORITY – 1-800-622-4627 x 4