Eastside Fire and Rescue announced on August 7 that outdoor burning restrictions have been elevated across King County.
In response to continued hot/dry weather, high fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.
The ban prohibits all outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, cooking fires, and ceremonial fires. The ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The ban does not include propane- or natural-gas-fired grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances. These devices may continue to be used along with charcoal grills. Please use caution when disposing of charcoal remains.
The King County Fire Chiefs are working in cooperation with the King County Fire Marshals and King County to continually monitor wildfire fuel and weather conditions.
Lastly, if you have dry brush from recent yard waste on your property, consider safely disposing of it at an upcoming North Bend Yard Waste Recycling event. This event is free to North Bend property owners and residents residing within the 98045 ZIP code.
[Information provided by the City of North Bend]
