A stage 1 burn ban has been lifted in Pierce and Snohomish counties, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
A stage 1 burn ban has been lifted in Pierce and Snohomish counties, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
The ban was put in place Dec. 29 due to cold and stagnant weather that was expected to cause a build-up of air pollution. It expires at noon.
WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla County has imposed a temporary burn ban.
From 6 a.m. Friday through noon Sunday, there will be a ban on all burning, including agricultural, residential and special burns.
The ban will be put in place to aid the balloonists participating in the annual Balloon Stampede.
Grant County commissioners have placed a ban on the lighting or release of sky lanterns, effective June 1.
The ban will be in effect in the unincorporated areas of Grant County. If a sky lantern is lit or released, the person will be fined between $150 between $500.
The ban was put in place to reduce the risk of fire.
An air quality burn ban went into effect at noon for Pierce, King and Snohomish counties until further notice, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
The Stage 1 burn ban has been lifted in Pierce County, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
The burn ban in place for Pierce, King and Snohomish counties has been lowered to a Stage 1 burn ban, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
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