King County Burn Ban Starts Saturday

MERCER ISLAND, WA - A phase 1 burn ban goes into effect Saturday in unincorporated areas of King County, according to the fire marshal. The ban applies to most burning activities and is being imposed due to hot, dry conditions across the region.

Here's more from the King County Fire Marshal:

This is a Phase 1 burn ban and applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved campgrounds or private property with the owner’s permission. Recreational 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 ten feet in a horizontal direction, including at least 25 feet away from any structure and allow 20 foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches
• be attended at all times by an alert individual with equipment capable of extinguishing the fire.

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