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The City of Mercer Island has implemented a Stage 2 Burn Ban“Stage 2 Burn Ban August 6, 2026 - Stage 2 Burn Ban in Effect Effective immediately and in response to continued hot/dry weather, fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.”
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The Stage 2 Burn Ban is effective August 6, 2026“Stage 2 Burn Ban August 6, 2026 - Stage 2 Burn Ban in Effect Effective immediately and in response to continued hot/dry weather, fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.”
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The Stage 2 Burn Ban prohibits all recreational outdoor fires“All recreational outdoor fires, including backyard fire pits and wood or charcoal campfires, are prohibited under the Stage 2 Burn Ban.”
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The Stage 2 Burn Ban includes prohibiting backyard fire pits“All recreational outdoor fires, including backyard fire pits and wood or charcoal campfires, are prohibited under the Stage 2 Burn Ban.”
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The Stage 2 Burn Ban includes prohibiting wood or charcoal campfires“All recreational outdoor fires, including backyard fire pits and wood or charcoal campfires, are prohibited under the Stage 2 Burn Ban.”
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The burn ban covers all of King County“Stage 2 Burn Ban in Effect Effective immediately and in response to continued hot/dry weather, fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.”
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The burn ban is in effect until further notice“The burn ban is in effect until further notice.”
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The burn ban follows continued hot and dry weather“Effective immediately and in response to continued hot/dry weather, fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.”
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The burn ban follows elevated fire danger across King County“Effective immediately and in response to continued hot/dry weather, fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.”
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The burn ban follows the deployment of local firefighting resources outside the region“Effective immediately and in response to continued hot/dry weather, fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland firefighting resources outside the region, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together to issue a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.”
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The burn ban does not apply to propane“The burn ban is in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane, natural-gas-fired, or charcoal grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances.”
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The burn ban does not apply to natural gas“The burn ban is in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane, natural-gas-fired, or charcoal grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances.”
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The burn ban does not apply to charcoal grills“The burn ban is in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane, natural-gas-fired, or charcoal grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances.”
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The burn ban does not apply to fireplaces“The burn ban is in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane, natural-gas-fired, or charcoal grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances.”
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The burn ban does not apply to fire tables“The burn ban is in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane, natural-gas-fired, or charcoal grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances.”
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The burn ban does not apply to other gas-fired appliances“The burn ban is in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane, natural-gas-fired, or charcoal grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances.”
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Residents are advised to exercise caution when disposing of charcoal remains“Please use caution when disposing of charcoal remains and help protect our communities, forests, and first responders by using extra caution while using these devices.”
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King County Fire Chiefs are monitoring wildfire conditions and weather“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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King County Fire Marshals are monitoring wildfire conditions and weather“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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Local jurisdictions are monitoring wildfire conditions and weather“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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The burn ban is part of ongoing wildfire prevention efforts“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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The burn ban includes specific restrictions on yard debris burning“Burning yard debris and for land clearing is never allowed on Mercer Island.”
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The burn ban includes specific restrictions on land clearingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The burn ban is prohibited on Mercer Island under municipal code MICC 8. 30“*Burning yard debris and for land clearing is never allowed on Mercer Island. See MICC 8.30”