Type:Rule
Citation:90 FR 5693
Reading Time:about 8 minutes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a change to the Washington State Implementation Plan, removing a ban on small recreational fires in Thurston County. This ban, which was mistakenly added in 2013, covered fires using seasoned firewood or charcoal, commonly seen in backyards and campfires. The EPA confirmed that removing the ban won't harm air quality in the area. This update allows recreational fires in specific cities and surrounding areas within Thurston County, effective February 18, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The EPA said it's okay for people in a part of Washington to have small campfires again, because it won't make the air dirty, starting in February 2025.