The Burn Ban in Mason County has been lifted as of 12:01 AM Friday, October 9, 2026. Burning of residential yard debris is now allowed in unincorporated areas of the county. However, if you live in the Urban Growth Areas (UGA) of Allyn, Belfair or Shelton, only recreation burning is allowed.

Here is the news release from the Mason County Fire Marshal:

With the recent atmospheric conditions dropping the National Fire Danger Rating System to the “Low” level, Mason County will be lifting all burn restrictions effective 1201 AM on Friday, October 9, allowing for Residential and Permitted Land Clearing burns.
Please note that if you live in the Urban Growth Areas of Allyn, Belfair, or Shelton, only Recreational Burning is allowed.

RESIDENTIAL BURNING

  1. A written permit is not required for residential burning.
  2. Maximum pile size is four (4) feet in diameter.
  3. A minimum 10-foot firebreak must be constructed around each pile with a 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches.
  4. Only one fire at a time per parcel.
  5. Burn pile must be at least 50 feet from any structure or combustible material.
  6. EXCEPTION: The minimum distance from a structure shall be 25 feet where the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.
  7. Materials to be burned shall not be moved from one site to another. All material must originate from the property on which the burning is to occur.
  8. The fire must not create a nuisance from smoke, obscure visibility on public roads and highways, or endanger life and property.
  9. No residential fire is to be commenced before dawn and no material is to be added after dusk.
  10. A person and equipment capable of extinguishing the fire shall be in constant attendance at the site while burning.