Fire officials lift full burn ban on unincorporated Pierce County
T-shirt weather is out, and camp fires are in.
At least that’s according to Pierce County officials who lifted the countywide Stage 1 burn ban in unincorporated Pierce County on Oct. 1. Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice implemented a Stage 2 fire restriction in July as a result of dry conditions and ongoing fires in Western Washington, which meant that no outdoor burning was permitted in unincorporated Pierce County.
After downgrading the restrictions to a Stage 1 burn ban in September — which meant small recreational and camp fires were allowed — the Pierce County fire marshal has officially lifted the restriction entirely. Residents of unincorporated Pierce County can now apply for a permit to conduct residential outdoor burning, and can burn yard debris and land-clearing materials.
“We want to thank the community for following the burn ban this summer and helping reduce fire risk,” Rice said in a statement. “As the ban lifts, please continue to burn responsibly and safely.”
The restrictions apply to residents of unincorporated Pierce County, but Tacoma residents should consult the city of Tacoma’s website for the most up-to-date information on burn restrictions.
