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.
“Air pollution levels throughout the region have dropped, likely due to clouds and warmer temperatures,” forecaster Phil Swartzendruber said. “The drop in pollution could also be due to the help of our communities following the burn ban.”
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2013/01/15/burn-ban-lowered-to-stage-1-in-pierce-king-counties/
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