Tacoma Implements Stage 2 Burn Ban

Monday, August 17, 2026

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Tacoma has implemented a Stage 2 burn ban effective Monday, August 17, 2026, prohibiting recreational fires and portable devices with open flames due to worsening drought and wildfire risks. The ban allows propane and natural gas barbecues but bans charcoal, wood, or solid fuel grills. Violations can result in $145 civil infractions. The city urges residents to report illegal fires by calling 9-1-1 and directs them to the Tacoma Fire Department's burn ban page for details. The burn ban was elevated in consultation with Pierce County Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs, with the warning period for new speed cameras starting September 14.

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Tacoma has implemented a Stage 2 burn ban effective Monday, August 17, 2026“Tacoma has been elevated to a Stage 2 burn ban, effective Monday, August 17, 2026.”
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The burn ban prohibits recreational fires and portable devices with open flames“Under the ban, recreational fires and portable fire devices with open flames are currently prohibited.”
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The burn ban was implemented due to worsening drought and wildfire risks“Worsening dry conditions, ongoing drought, and increased wildfire risk across the region prompted the change.”
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The ban allows propane and natural gas barbecues“Propane and natural gas barbecues can be used even when there is a burn ban, but not barbecues that use charcoal, wood, or any other solid fuel.”
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The ban bans charcoal, wood, or solid fuel grills“Propane and natural gas barbecues can be used even when there is a burn ban, but not barbecues that use charcoal, wood, or any other solid fuel.”
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Violations can result in $145 civil infractions“Following the warning period, violations captured by the cameras will result in $145 civil infractions.”
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The city urges residents to report illegal fires by calling 9-1-1“To report an illegal fire under the Stage 2 Burn Ban, call 9-1-1.”
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The city directs residents to the Tacoma Fire Department's burn ban page for details“For more information on the Tacoma Fire Department’s Burn Ban polices, visit the Burn Ban Information page.”
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The burn ban was elevated in consultation with Pierce County Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs“In consultation with the Pierce County Fire Marshal and local fire chiefs, Tacoma has been elevated to a Stage 2 burn ban, effective Monday, August 17, 2026.”
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The warning period for new speed cameras starts September 14“A one-month warning period will begin when the cameras are activated.”