King County fire-safety burn ban starts today, 5/16
May 16, 2005 — As reported in the 4/27/05 King County Journal:
KING COUNTY
Burn ban will come early this year -- May 16
The county Fire Marshal's Office announced Tuesday it will issue a burn ban May 16 for unincorporated King County.
The ban on outdoor burning will be issued earlier than usual this year because of the drought-like conditions and in an effort to eliminate the threat of a fire spreading.
The county reminds motorists of the danger of throwing burning items from a vehicle, such as a cigarette, which could start a roadside fire.
Anyone who is not sure which fire district provides fire protection to their home or whether the home is in a city can call the Fire Marshal's Office at 206-296-6675.
Related resources:
? ? ? Did you know ? ? ?
Escaped debris fires are the single largest
cause of wildfire in Washington.
Source: Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
