Local Burn Ban Lifted in Pierce County

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency lifted the air quality burn bans

Light winds forecasted for Dec. 7-8 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.

The Clean Air Agency appreciates the public's cooperation with the burn ban. You are encouraged to check current air quality and burn ban status before you start a burn. Conditions can change quickly this time of year. Visit www.pscleanair.org or call the 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

(Information courtesy of Pierce County.)