Outdoor Burning

Pierce County Fire Prevention Burn Ban Hotline

Call: (253) 798-7278

About Burn Bans


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

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

How do I obtain an outdoor burning permit? 

Outdoor burning permits can be obtained through your local fire district. Please make sure to contact them before you burn. Use the links at the bottom of this page under the Fire Districts list to access information specific to your fire district

Fire Districts


 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
Graha
#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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