Due to increased moisture levels, the Island County Sheriff’s Office lifted the ban on outdoor burning in the county Friday.

The sheriff’s office reminds residents that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, Langley and Oak Harbor.

All yard debris and land-clearing burning require a permit where open burning is allowed. All written burn permits will be issued through the Island County Health Department.

To obtain a verbal permit for fires less than four feet in diameter, call Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617, extension 4.

For written permit for fires over four feet in diameter, call 360-679-7350 on North and Central Whidbey or 360-321-5111, ext. 7350 on South Whidbey.

People whose property falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources can call 360-856-3500 for burn permit information.

For air quality issues, call Northwest Clean Air Agency at 360-428-1617.