Stage 2 Burn Ban Order in Effect Across Tacoma

Tacoma implemented a Stage 2 burn ban effective Monday, August 17, 2026, due to worsening drought and wildfire risk across the region. The ban prohibits recreational fires and open-flame portable devices, though gas grills and barbecues are allowed on non-combustible surfaces. While this is a neighboring city’s order, South King County residents should monitor similar restrictions that may affect Burien, as regional fire danger often triggers coordinated burn bans across Pierce and King counties.