Burn bans lifted in Pierce and Snohomish Counties
[December 7, 2011] The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lifting the air quality burn bans issued on November 30, 2011 for Pierce and Snohomish counties, effective at 1:00 p.m., December 7, 2011.
Light winds forecasted for today and tomorrow are expected to reduce air pollution in the Puget Sound region, which built up this past week. Agency forecasters will continue to monitor weather conditions and air quality. If air pollution levels rise again later this week, another burn ban may be necessary.
We appreciate the public’s cooperation with the burn ban. We encourage people to always check current air quality and burn ban status before they burn. Conditions can change quickly this time of year. Visit our Web sitewww.pscleanair.org or call our burn ban InfoLine at 1-800- 595-4341.
For those who heat with wood, please remember that it is always illegal to emit excess chimney smoke or to smoke out your neighbor. You know you are burning properly when you do not see any smoke coming from your chimney.
For more information:
- Updated air pollution data and forecasts
- Frequently asked questions about burn bans
- How to heat efficiently and cleanly
We make every effort to ensure that all burn ban announcements and restrictions are posted. Always call or visit your county and local clean air agency and check the DNR fire danger for the most current information.
Find out more information about RCW 70.94.473, WAC 173-425 and important key terms.