Submitted by the San Juan County Fire Marshal.

The San Juan County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the San Juan County Fire Chiefs, have modified the burn ban posted from July 21.

Recreational and cooking fires, limited to three feet in diameter and 2 feet high, are allowed when safety precautions are followed. Recreational or cooking fires can consist only of charcoal, seasoned firewood, or propane-fueled firepits, and must meet the following requirements:

Always have either a charged hose or two five-gallon buckets of water available.

Fires must be 25 feet from combustibles, standing timber, or overhanging tree branches.

A responsible person must always be present to monitor and/or extinguish the fire.

Check to see if any additional burning restrictions may apply before lighting any outdoor fire.

Resorts, parks, landowners may choose to restrict campfires.

All outdoor burning, including recreational and cooking fires, shall be prohibited in the event of the following:

RED FLAG WARNING as issued by the National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/fire/).

Any questions about open burning should be submitted to Fire Marshal Chad Kimple at 360-378-3473, or email at firemarshal@sanjuanco.com.