Stage One burn ban continues in King County

Due to continued stagnant weather conditions and air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is maintaining a Stage 1 burn ban for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

This ban remains in effect until further notice.

The purpose of a burn ban is to reduce the amount of pollution that is creating unhealthy air usually due to excessive wood smoke. The Clean Air Agency will continue to closely monitor the situation. 

No burning is allowed in wood-burning fireplaces, uncertified wood stoves or fireplace inserts. 

The only exception is if the homeowner has a previously approved 'No Other Adequate Source of Heat' designation from the Clean Air Agency.

No outdoor fires are allowed. This includes recreational fires such as bonfires, campfires and the use of fire pits and chimineas.

Burn ban violations are subject to a $1,000 penalty.