Fire and Emergency Medical Services Archives - City of Bellingham

City lifts recreational fire ban

September 19, 2023

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Recent rains provide relief from dry conditions

City issues recreational fire ban

August 16, 2023

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Bellingham recreational fire ban issued in conjunction with other burn restrictions

Man shot in the thigh during argument, transported for emergent medical treatment

July 3, 2023

Easter Iosefa, 35, arrested at scene, gun found nearby

City issues reminder that fireworks are prohibited within Bellingham city limits

June 28, 2023

boats docked in harbor at night with bright red firework radiating out and cascading down

The City's ban includes all fireworks, including those legally purchased elsewhere in Whatcom County.

Consumer fireworks prohibited within City limits

June 21, 2022

City ban includes fireworks legally purchased elsewhere in Whatcom County

City lifts recreational fire ban

September 21, 2021

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Recent rains provide relief from dry conditions