Burn ban upgraded in Snohomish County: No recreational fires
EVERETT — Recreational fires are now a no-go in Snohomish County.
The county upgraded a burn ban on Wednesday to Stage 2, to include all outdoor burning, even small recreational fires. Enclosed outdoor cooking appliances, like gas or charcoal grills or pellet smokers, are still allowed. The ban will be in effect until further notice.
According to a news release from the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office, the upgraded burn ban is due to high fire danger, little rain and the fact that local crews have been deployed to help with wildfires elsewhere.
After a lightning storm on Aug. 3, seven small wildfires sprouted in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with the largest being the Pincer Creek Fire near Marblemount, at 15 acres. They haven’t grown much, but with excessive heat coming this way, there’s cause for concern. If they do spread, the rugged, steep terrain would pose a challenge for firefighters.
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