Outdoor Burning
Pierce County Fire Prevention Burn Ban Hotline
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 |