Countywide Burn Ban runs July 15 – Sept. 30

A stage 1 burn ban will be in effect throughout Pierce County beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 15. It is scheduled to expire on Sept. 30.

The ban is declared by the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau in cooperation with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Department of Natural Resources, and in conjunction with the fire marshals in King, Kitsap and Mason counties. The ban is prompted by forecasts calling for continued dry weather.

The burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner’s permission. The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques will continue to be allowed under the ban.

Note: Effective this year, a countywide burn ban will be implemented annually from July 15 through Sept. 30. This is being done in order to maintain consistency and increase awareness of fire safety during the hot, dry weather in the summer months. The defined dates do not preclude declaration of an earlier or longer ban, based on weather conditions for each year.

Persons with approved DNR burn permits may call 1-800-323-BURN for information related to their permits.