Air Quality vs. Fire Safety Burn Bans
Air quality burn bans are issued and enforced by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency when air pollution may reach or reaches unhealthy levels. Air quality burn bans typically occur during colder fall and winter months to address smoke from residential wood burning in wood stoves and fireplaces.
Fire safety burn bans are issued by the fire marshal when dry weather conditions heighten the risk of wildfires. Fire safety burn bans are generally called during the summer and can last for several months.
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is NOT responsible for issuing or enforcing fire safety burn bans.
For more on fire safety bans, contact your county fire marshal.
Find Out if There is a Burn Ban in Effect
Air Quality Burn Bans
Issued by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to protect air quality. Typically during calm, cold winter months.
Fire Safety Burn Bans
Issued by the County Fire Marshal to help prevent outdoor fires. Typically during dry, hot summer months.
- Check with your County Fire Marshal
DNR Burn Bans
Issued by the Department of Natural Resources on lands that DNR protects from wildfire.