King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban issued a Stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated King County that went into effect at 12:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7.

Stage 2 burn bans will be issued in neighboring incorporated cities via coordination with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and Fire Marshals.

During a Stage 2 burn ban, all outdoor fires such as backyard fire pits or campfires that use chopped firewood or charcoal are prohibited. Any person with a recreational fire who fails to take immediate action to extinguish or otherwise discontinue such burning when ordered or notified to do so can be charged with a misdemeanor. Read more.