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Fire Marshal extends burn ban in King County

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fires in approved fire pits only
Photo by Roy Mangel
A county-wide burn ban was declared July 15th – August 30th by the King County Fire Marshal.  Due to continued dry weather the King County Fire Marshal has extended the burn ban into until further notice.

This Phase 1 burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner’s permission.  These fires must:

  • Be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds; and not be used as debris disposal;
  • Grow no larger than three feet in diameter;
  • Be located in a clear spot free from any vegetation for at least 10 feet in a horizontal direction, including at least 25 feet away from any structure and allow 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches; and
  • Be attended at all times by an alert individual and equipment capable of extinguishing the fire shall be in constant attendance at the site while burning.

For more information, visit the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) Fire Marshal website 


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Burn ban in King County

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A county-wide burn ban was declared today by the King County Fire Marshal in conjunction with Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties. This ban is prompted by forecasts calling for continued dry weather and will last until September 1, 2012.

This Phase 1 burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner’s permission. 

These fires must:
  • Be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds; and not be used as debris disposal;
  • Grow no larger than three feet in diameter;
  • Be located in a clear spot free from any vegetation for at least 10 feet in a horizontal direction, including at least 25 feet away from any structure and allow 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches; and
  • Be attended at all times by an alert individual and equipment capable of extinguishing the fire shall be in constant attendance at the site while burning.

For more information, visit the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) Fire Marshal website.



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County-wide burn ban starts Monday, August 8

Friday, August 5, 2011

Photo by usfwssoutheast
The King County Fire Marshal and the King County Fire Chiefs’ Association have called for a county-wide Burn Ban starting Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8 am and lasting until Friday, September 30, 2011. 

This ban is prompted by ground conditions and forecasts calling for continued dry weather and is to prevent outdoor fires, rather than being a ban because of stagnant air creating air quality problems.

This Phase 1 burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner’s permission

These fires must:
  • Be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds;
  • Grow no larger than three feet across;
  • Be located in a clear spot free from any vegetation for at least 10 feet in a horizontal direction, including a 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches; and
  • Be attended at all times by an alert individual with immediate access to a shovel and either five gallons of water or a connected and charged water hose.
The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques will continue to be allowed under the ban.

For more information on local fire restrictions, the public can call 1-800-323-BURN or visit the King County Fire Marshal Services website.



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Burn Ban lifted

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Stage 1 burn ban for King County, including the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, has been lifted effective at 5 PM January 4, 2011. As our rain storm approaches, the storm front is breaking up the high pressure that has created the temperature inversion and fresh marine air is beginning to filter in, bringing in warmer temperatures with it. I don't think the warm weather will last more than a few days to enjoy it while it's here!

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