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Pierce County Burn Ban Reduced to Stage 1

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue reduced the burn ban from Stage 2 to Stage 1 effective immediately, due to cooler and wetter conditions.

Stage 1 restrictions allow barbecues and small recreational fires in established fire pits but still prohibit outdoor residential burning of yard debris and burn permits remain suspended until all bans are lifted. The state burn ban remains in effect through September 30, though it could change based on fire conditions.

📄 Source: Central Pierce Fire & Rescue — https://www.centralpiercefire.org/about-us/social-feed/

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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue reduced the burn ban from Stage 2 to Stage 1 effective immediately“Effective immediately, the stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County has been reduced to a stage 1 burn ban until further notice.”
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The reduction in the burn ban was due to cooler and wetter conditions“Effective immediately, the stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County has been reduced to a stage 1 burn ban until further notice.This change is due to lower fire danger resulting from cooler and wetter conditions.”
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Stage 1 restrictions allow barbecues“What IS allowed:✅ Barbecues (gas, charcoal, or wood)✅ Small recreational fires in established fire pits”
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Stage 1 restrictions allow small recreational fires in established fire pits“What IS allowed:✅ Barbecues (gas, charcoal, or wood)✅ Small recreational fires in established fire pits”
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Stage 1 restrictions still prohibit outdoor residential burning of yard debris“🚫 No outdoor residential burning (burning of yard debris).”
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Burn permits remain suspended until all bans are lifted“Burn permits are still suspended – and will remain so until all burn bans are lifted.”
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The state burn ban remains in effect through September 30“The state’s burn ban is scheduled to remain in place through Sept. 30, though that date could change based on fire conditions.”
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The state burn ban could change based on fire conditions“The state’s burn ban is scheduled to remain in place through Sept. 30, though that date could change based on fire conditions.”