Burn bans in effect in Pierce and Snohomish counties

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution has prompted the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to maintain a Stage 2 burn ban in Pierce and Snohomish counties. Air pollution in those counties was at levels “unhealthy for sensitive groups” on Saturday. A Stage 2 ban means all wood burning is prohibited. […]