PARTIAL AND TOTAL BURN BANS IN EFFECT FOR ALL AREAS SERVED BY PCFD#23
Good Afternoon!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2024 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
TYPE 2024 AVG DIFF
Total: 320 234 +37%
EMS: 229 (72%) 169 (72%) +36%
Fire: 73 (23%) 46 (20%) +59%
Other: 18 (6%) 18 (8%) 0%
Total in 2023: 394 (1.08 calls/day)
So far in 2024, we've had an average of 1.17 calls per day
As of Monday, September 30, 2024
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
VERY HIGH
Updated 10/09/2024
Lewis County
VERY HIGH
Updated 10/09/2024
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
MODERATE
Updated 10/09/2024
BURN BANS
Pierce County
As of September 20th at 12:00 PM, there is no burn ban
Effective 09/20/2021 12:00 PM
Lewis County
As of September 21st at 12:00 AM, there is no burn ban
Effective 09/21/2024 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 9/13/2024, campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED on DNR protected lands. Rule Burning and Permitted Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands.
Effective 09/13/2024 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 9/13/2024, campfires, recreational fires, charcoal, and briquettes are AUTHORIZED on DNR protected lands. Rule Burning and Permitted Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands.
Effective 09/13/2024 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
The following are PROHIBITED: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire; Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material; Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device; and Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order
Effective 07/09/2024 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 09/20/2024 10:40 AM by srb
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OUTDOOR BURNING AND BURN PERMITS

Small outdoor residential burn piles that do not exceed 4 x 4 x 3 feet are allowed within the boundaries of Fire District 23 when burn bans are not active. A burn permit is required and is available via the form below. Primary rules that need to be followed include:

  • Valid permit must be on site while burning.
  • No prohibited materials may be burned, including: paper, cardboard, garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, rubber products, plastics, treated lumber metal, or any other substance other than natural vegetation, which when burned releases toxic emissions, dense smoke, or noxious odors.
  • Burn Barrels are illegal.
  • Fire must not create a nuisance for smoke, ash, obscure visibility on public roads or highways, or endanger life and property through negligent spread of fire or pollutants.
  • Maximum pile size of 4 x 4 x 3 feet.
  • Only 1 (one) pile can be burned at one time.
  • Construct a firebreak to bare earth of 3 feet.
  • Do not burn if the wind is blowing more than 10 mph from the East
  • One person is required to be present while burning at all times.
  • At least a charged garden hose shall be on site during the burn
  • Fire must be completely extinguished before leaving.
  • Check burn ban and/or air quality restrictions prior to burning

Other burn permit rules and regulations are listed on the permit and must be adhered to at all times.

The permittee, by igniting a fire pursuant to this permit, accepts all responsibility for fire suppression costs incurred, or damage sustained, to any person or property resulting from any violation of this permit. If the fire escapes, regardless of cause, the permittee shall be responsible for paying all costs of manpower and suppression equipment as required by chapters 52.12 & 76.04 RCW.

What is currently allowed?

Depending on where you are in proximity to geographic or political boundaries, various activities may either be allowed, restricted or temporarily banned due to fire weather conditions or air quality. The following table is provided to help clear up any confusion on what activities may be allowed within each geographic area. Click on the locality name for more information. (Updated Friday, September 20, 2024, 11:51:00 AM by srb)

LOCALITY Fireworks Wood Stove Heating Propane or Gas Devices with On/Off Controls Charcoal or Solid Fuel Devices Small Recreational/Cooking Fires in Approved Rings/Pits Small
(4x4x3 ft)
Land Clearing Burns
Large
(>4x4x3 ft)
Land Clearing Burns
Unincorporated Pierce County Not currently allowed No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions
Unincorporated Lewis County Not currently allowed No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions
DNR Lands in Pierce County Never allowed No restrictions No restrictions Allowed - use caution Allowed - use caution Temporarily banned Temporarily banned
DNR Lands in Lewis County Never allowed No restrictions No restrictions Allowed - use caution Allowed - use caution Temporarily banned Temporarily banned
USFS/Gifford Pinchot National Forest Never allowed Not currently allowed Allowed as long as device can be turned on/off Temporarily banned Temporarily banned Temporarily banned Temporarily banned
Mount Rainier National Park Never allowed No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions Never Allowed Never Allowed

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