Pierce County Fire Ban Upgraded to Stage 2

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  Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau implemented a Stage 2 burn ban“A Stage 2 Burn Ban goes into effect tomorrow, August 17, until further notice for Unincorporated Pierce County.”
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  The Stage 2 burn ban is effective August 17, 2026“A Stage 2 Burn Ban goes into effect tomorrow, August 17, until further notice for Unincorporated Pierce County.”
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  The burn ban applies to unincorporated Pierce County areas“A Stage 2 Burn Ban goes into effect tomorrow, August 17, until further notice for Unincorporated Pierce County.”
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  The ban prohibits all outdoor burning“🚫 No outdoor burning at all – including any outdoor/recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits, or backyard fireplaces.”
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  The ban prohibits fire pits“🚫 No outdoor burning at all – including any outdoor/recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits, or backyard fireplaces.”
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  The ban prohibits burn pits“🚫 No outdoor burning at all – including any outdoor/recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits, or backyard fireplaces.”
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  The ban prohibits fireplacesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Burn permits remain suspended until the ban is lifted“Burn permits are still suspended – and will remain so until all burn bans are lifted.”
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  Charcoal and gas grills on non-combustible surfaces are still allowed“✅ Charcoal in grills and gas grills/heaters are allowed if they are on a non-combustible surface.”
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  The ban follows worsening dry conditions“A Stage 2 Burn Ban goes into effect tomorrow, August 17, until further notice for Unincorporated Pierce County.The Stage 2 Burn Ban change is due to worsening dry conditions, ongoing drought, and increased wildfire risk across the region. It will stay in effect until conditions improve.”
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  The ban follows increased wildfire risk across the region“A Stage 2 Burn Ban goes into effect tomorrow, August 17, until further notice for Unincorporated Pierce County.The Stage 2 Burn Ban change is due to worsening dry conditions, ongoing drought, and increased wildfire risk across the region. It will stay in effect until conditions improve.”
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  The ban will remain in place until conditions improve“It will stay in effect until conditions improve.”
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  The ban has no specified end dateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.