Burn Ban Issued For Unincorporated Areas In King County

KING COUNTY, WA — The King County Fire Marshal on Monday issued a Phase 1 burn ban for unincorporated areas, as a red flag warning went into effect for the western slopes of the central Cascades.

Hot, dry weather is expected to continue throughout the region through much of the week, increasing the risk of fires.

The red flag warning Monday was set to expire at 8 p.m. King County's Phase 1 burn ban will continue until further notice.

The prohibitions extend to nearly all forms of outdoor burning, except for small fires, in established fire pits on approved campgrounds, or private property.

All recreational fires must adhere to these four rules:

• 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 (3) feet in diameter
• Be located in a clear spot, free from any vegetation for at least ten (10) 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

Monday was forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, but clear skies and temperatures in the 80s are expected through at least Thursday.

Find information about other burn restrictions via the state Department of Natural Resources. Learn more about the various types of burn bans via the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.