Stage 1 Burn Ban
A King County Stage 1 Burn Ban takes effect at 12:01 a.m., Monday, June 22. It prohibits yard debris fires and fires set to clear land.
It does not apply to recreational fires or gas/propane appliances, including grills, pellet smokers, or charcoal grills.
The ban is being issued in conjunction with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and King County Fire Marshals Association.
KC Fire Marshal Urban also encourages people who smoke to use extreme caution with their ashes or when they’re extinguishing cigarettes.
There are also rules for approved recreational or campfires:
- Firewood must be seasoned and dry.
- The fire must be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, like those typically found in campgrounds.
- The fire must not be used to dispose of debris.
- The fire must grow no larger than three feet wide.
- The fire must be in a clear spot, at least 10 feet away from all vegetation.
- Overhanging branches must be at least 20 feet above the flames.
- The fire must be at least 25 feet away from any structure
- The fire must always be attended by an alert person with equipment that can put out the fire (such as a shovel and a five-gallon bucket of water, or a connected and charged water hose).
- After use, campfires must be completely extinguished by pouring water or moist soil over them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.
- No burning is allowed when the wind speed is greater than 15 miles per hour. If smoke or ash from the fire causes a nuisance to any neighbors, the fire must be extinguished.
For more information, please visit our “Burning Info” page or “King County Fire Marshal”.