July 8, 2025

Fire Danger Increases in Kitsap County

Ban on Outdoor Burning to Begin Wednesday, July 9, 8AM

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs' Association, announced today that a Phase I Outdoor Burning Ban will be in effect throughout all of Kitsap County beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9. Local fire danger is projected to increase dramatically over the next week. 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 recreational or cooking fires in developed fire pits or portable outdoor fireplaces. A "recreational" fire is defined as follows:

Solely for recreational or cooking purposes.
Built in a designated fire pit space.
No larger than 3 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:

Violation of a ban on outdoor burning may subject property owners and responsible parties to citations and civil penalties, including the cost of fire suppression.

About Kitsap County

Located in Washington, Kitsap County is home to over 270,000 residents across 566 square miles, making it the seventh most populated county in the state. Bordered by the Hood Canal and Puget Sound, Kitsap offers residents, businesses, and visitors a stunning natural beauty and a unique blend of urban amenities and rural charm. The county includes the cities of Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island, as well as many unincorporated communities.

Kitsap County is led by a three-member Board of Commissioners that is committed to providing high-quality services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering economic growth, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.

For more information about Kitsap County services and initiatives, visit www.kitsap.gov or follow us on social media @KitsapWa.

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Links in this document

Kitsap County Fire Marshal: www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Fire-Marshal.aspx

Phase I Outdoor Burning Ban: https://kcowa.us/burnban

Bainbridge Island Fire Department: www.bifd.org

Bremerton Fire Department: www.bremertonwa.gov/168/Fire-Department

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue: www.ckfr.org

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue: www.nkfr.org

Poulsbo Fire Department: www.poulsbofire.org

South Kitsap Fire & Rescue: www.skfr.org