Amid cooler and wetter weather, the Pierce County Fire marshal will reduce burn-ban restrictions in unincorporated Pierce County starting Monday, according to a news release.
A Stage 2 fire restriction was instated in July, but it will be reduced to a Stage 1 restriction on Sept. 15, announced Pierce County fire marshal Ken Rice, in coordination with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association.
Under the Stage 1 restriction, residents can’t burn yard-waste debris or land-clearing materials, per the release. Barbeques (including gas, charcoal and wood), small recreational fires in approved fire pits and approved campfires are allowed under the Stage 1 restriction…