Politics & Government
Burn Ban Lifted Today
Pierce County lifted the ban due to current climate conditions and recent rains.
The burn ban in unincorporated Pierce County was lifted at 8 a.m., today, due to current climate conditions and recent rain.
Tom Poste, interim Pierce County fire marshal, announced the decision was reached by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the Pierce County Fire Chiefs' Association and the fire marshals of Pierce, Kitsap, King and Mason counties.
The lifting of the fire safety burn ban does not affect areas in Pierce County where burning is prohibited because of environmental or pollution laws, or in areas where the local fire district limits or prohibits burning.
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Burning is restricted to natural vegetation from the bum site only. The burning of garbage, paper or other refuse is strictly prohibited at all times. Contact your local fire department to see if you are required to obtain a burning permit.
For more information, call your local fire district or the Fire Prevention Bureau at 253-798-7179 or 1-800-323-BURN (2876).