King County Issues Stage 2 Burn Ban

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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King County Fire Chiefs Association issued a Stage 2 burn ban effective immediately Thursday, prohibiting all outdoor fires including campfires, cooking fires, and ceremonial fires across the entire county.

Gas and charcoal grills are permitted only on concrete surfaces, along with fireplaces and fire tables. The ban includes a reminder to dispose of charcoal remains carefully. Five Bellevue firefighters are deployed in Washington and Oregon to assist with wildfires, with three and the city's brush fire truck supporting efforts in Spokane.

The King County Fire Chiefs are monitoring wildfire conditions with King County Fire Marshals. Residents may contact Bellevue Fire Prevention for questions.

📄 Source: City of Bellevue — News — https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/burn-ban-26

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King County Fire Chiefs Association issued a Stage 2 burn ban effective immediately Thursday“In response to continued hot, dry weather and high fire danger, the King County Fire Chiefs Association is issuing a Stage 2 burn ban Thursday afternoon, effective immediately for the entire county.”
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The Stage 2 burn ban prohibits all outdoor fires including campfires, cooking fires, and ceremonial fires across the entire county“All outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, cooking fires and ceremonial fires, are prohibited until further notice.”
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Gas and charcoal grills are permitted only on concrete surfaces“Gas and charcoal grills are allowed, as long as they are on concrete surfaces, along with fireplaces and fire tables.”
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Fireplaces and fire tables are permitted under the burn ban“Gas and charcoal grills are allowed, as long as they are on concrete surfaces, along with fireplaces and fire tables.”
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The burn ban includes a reminder to dispose of charcoal remains carefully“Please use caution when disposing of charcoal remains.”
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Five Bellevue firefighters are deployed in Washington and Oregon to assist with wildfires“Five Bellevue firefighters are currently deployed in Washington and Oregon locations, helping battle wildfires.”
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Three firefighters and the city's brush fire truck are supporting efforts in Spokane“Three of them, along with the city’s brush fire truck, are assisting firefighting efforts in Spokane.”
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The King County Fire Chiefs are monitoring wildfire conditions with King County Fire Marshals“The King County Fire Chiefs are working in cooperation with the King County Fire Marshals and King County to continually monitor wildfire fuel and weather conditions.”
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Residents may contact Bellevue Fire Prevention for questions“Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Bellevue Fire Prevention ([email protected] or 425-452-6872) should you have any questions.”