The Brief
- King County fire chiefs issued a Stage 2 burn ban on Thursday due to ongoing hot weather and high fire danger.
- All outdoor burning, including recreational campfires, is banned, though gas and charcoal grills on concrete are permitted.
- Five Bellevue firefighters are currently deployed across Washington and Oregon, with three helping battle wildfires in Spokane.
SEATTLE – The King County Fire Chiefs Association issued an immediate Stage 2 burn ban Thursday across the entire county due to ongoing hot, dry weather and high fire risk.
What we know:
In response to continued hot, dry weather and high fire risk, the King County Fire Chiefs Association issued a Stage 2 burn ban Thursday for all of King County. The order took effect immediately. …