Seattle Fire Department: Dry Brush Fires In Seattle

Seattle WA

13 July, 2021

12:06 PM

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Press release from the Seattle Fire Department : William Mace July 13, 2021 Firefighters putting out a brush fire The long stretch of warm, dry summer days is keeping firefighters busy with dry-weather related fires. Since July 1, the Seattle Fire Department has responded to 65 brush and bark-related fires. Due the the dry conditions, the King County Fire Marshal issued a fire safety burn ban on June 24, 2021 on all outdoor burning except for barbecues and small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved campgrounds or private property with the owner's permission. The Seattle Fire Department strongly encourages community members to avoid outdoor burning and to take extra precautions with smoking materials during this time. How to prevent brush and other dry weather-related fires around your home: Outside of the home: If you experience a fire, please call 9-1-1 immediately after you are in a safe location away from the fire. This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.