A Stage 2 burn ban is in place in Pierce County effective immediately. The Pierce County Fire Marshal, in partnership with local fire chiefs, has declared the Stage 2 burn ban in response to dry conditions on the ground and ongoing fires in western Washington. The elevated burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve and the fire marshal and fire chiefs determine it is safe to resume outdoor burning.

Pierce County issued a Stage 1 burn ban in June. Under the Stage 2 burn ban, no outdoor burning is permitted, including recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits, or backyard fireplaces, in unincorporated Pierce County.

Charcoal in grills, gas and propane grills and heaters, and pellet grills/smokers are allowed if they are on a non-combustible surface.

Residents of incorporated Pierce County cities and towns are encouraged to contact their local jurisdiction for burn requirements.