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King County issues temporary outdoor fire ban for unincorporated areas
The ban prohibits backyard fire pits and campfires, while allowing approved portable devices and fuel appliances as wildfire risk rises, officials said.
- King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban issued a Stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated King County, effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday. The order prohibits all outdoor fires including backyard fire pits and campfires amid persistent high temperatures and dry conditions.
- Stretched firefighting resources and recent fires in Eastern Washington prompted the decision as the region experiences consecutive weeks of elevated temperatures. The dry summer has significantly increased wildfire risks among local vegetation, with forecasts offering no relief.
- All outdoor fires such as backyard fire pits and campfires are prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions. However, residents may use approved portable devices like barbecues and patio warmers if operated per manufacturer instructions.
- Residents who fail to extinguish recreational fires when ordered can face misdemeanor charges. People should exercise extreme caution when disposing of charcoal remains and extinguishing cigarettes to prevent accidental ignitions.
- Fire Marshals are coordinating with the King County Fire Chiefs Association to implement Stage 2 bans in neighboring incorporated cities. With no relief forecasted, officials request continued public vigilance to protect the region and first responders.
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King County issues temporary outdoor fire ban for unincorporated areas
A Stage 2 burn ban means any outdoor fires are prohibited, but grills, wood pellet smokers, and propane appliances are still OK to use.
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whitecenterblog.comDue to Stage 2 Burn Ban, outdoor fires banned across King County starting Friday
Effective Friday, Aug. 7 at 12:01 a.m., the King County Fire Chiefs Association, King County Fire Marshals Association, and the King County Fire Marshal are implementing a Stage 2 Burn Ban across King County until further notice. In response to continued hot/dry weather, high fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fi…
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