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Outdoor Burning Regulations

WHAT & WHEN you can burn outside.

Learn WHAT and WHEN you can burn outside on this weeks episode of ”Wednesdays with Wohrle”

Posted by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue on Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Check out this episode of "Wednesdays with Wohrle" from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue with some helpful tips on outdoor burning! Remember, if you are planning on burning outdoors other than a standard recreational fire, contact your local fire district before you burn, as you may need to obtain a burn permit. If you are going to have a recreational fire, make sure to follow the guidelines:

  • Don’t burn outdoor debris, construction debris, or garbage
  • Only burn dry season firewood, manufactured logs, or charcoal
  • Make sure the fire is 3 ft wide by 2 ft tall maximum, located in a designated fire pit, and at least 25 ft from any structure
  • Make sure someone is tending the fire at all times, and has a way to extinguish it located near them
  • If the fire becomes a nuisance with a neighbor who has health problems, you then need to put the fire out
OUTDOOR BURNING PERMITS

WHO REGULATES OUTDOOR BURNING?

Outdoor burning is regulated by Pierce County in partnership with the local fire districts, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, and DNR .

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 FIRE DISTRICT CITIES/TOWNS
 #3 WEST PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 564-1623
LAKEWOOD
 STEILACOOM
 UNIVERSITY PLACE
 #5 GIG HARBOR FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 851-3111
GIG HARBOR
 #6 CENTRAL PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE
(253) 538-6400
ELK PLAIN
 FREDERICKSON
 MIDLAND
 PARKLAND
 PUYALLUP
 SOUTH HILL
 SPANAWAY
 SUMMIT
 SUMMIT VIEW
#10 TACOMA FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 591-5737
FIFE
 TACOMA
#13 BROWNS POINT/DASH POINT FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 952-4776
 
#14 RIVERSIDE FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 922-5644
 
 #16 KEY PENINSULA FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 884-2222
 
#17 SOUTH PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 847-4333
EATONVILLE
 ROY
#18 ORTING VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE
 (360) 893-2221
ORTING
#21 GRAHAM FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 847-8811
GRAHAM
#22 EAST PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 863-1800
BONNEY LAKE
 EDGEWOOD
 MILTON
 SOUTH PRAIRIE
 SUMNER
#23 PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE
 (360) 569-2752
ASHFORD
 ELBE
#25 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN FIRE & RESCUE
 (360) 663-2634
 
#26 GREENWATER FIRE & RESCUE
 (360) 663-2522
 
#27 ANDERSON ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE
 (253) 884-4040
ANDERSON ISLAND

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