Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 1 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective immediately.
To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible and to burn only when absolutely [...]
Below are the most recent Burn Ban announcements in Thurston County
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- Stage 1 Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston County
- Stage 1 Burn Ban EXTENDED in Thurston County
Dec. 26, 2009 – A Stage One Burn Ban has been extended in Thurston county at least until TUESDAY EVENING. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine when the ban can be lifted.
Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is prohibited, [...]
- Stage 1 Burn Ban called for Thurston County
A Stage One Burn Ban is being called for Thurston county effective 2 p.m. today and continuing at least until Sunday morning.
Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. Additionally, no visible [...]
- Stage 2 Ban LIFTED in Thurston County
Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 2 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective today, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m.
To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible and [...]
- Stage 2 Burn Ban called for Thurston County
Dec. 10, 2009 – A Stage Two Burn Ban is being called for Thurston County, effective 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 and continuing indefinitely. No burning is allowed in fireplaces or wood stoves (certified and uncertified), and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. The ban [...]
- Thurston County Outdoor Burning Allowed Region Wide
Thurston County Outdoor Burning Allowed Region Wide
- Thurston County Continues Burn Ban as of October 1, 2009
Thurston County continues their burn Ban as of October 1, 2009. Open fires are allowed only in cook stoves, barbecues, and approved fire pits in designated campgrounds. For more information contact Olympic Region Clean Air Agency or the DNR Pacific Cascade Region office at 360-575-5089.
- Continued high fire danger burn ban for Clallam, Greys Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties
Notice to the public regarding the continuation of the fire danger burn ban
- Forest and Land Clearing Burn Ban for Thurston, Clark, and Cowlitz County
Forest and land clearing burn ban begins July 15th for Thurston, Clark, and Cowlitz County
- Land Clearing burn ban for Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Mason and Thurston County
Land clearing burn ban effective July 1, 2009

