Due to improved air-quality conditions, the Stage 2 burn ban for Snohomish County has been lifted. Outdoor residential burning will again be allowed with proper permits from a local fire authority.

The burn ban for Snohomish County was issued last week by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency as stagnant weather conditions elevated pollutions levels.

Clean Air Agency staff will continue monitoring weather conditions and determine when a burn ban should be instituted and lifted.

Contact the Snohomish County Burn Ban Information Line at 425-388-3508 for updated information or go to www.pscleanair.org/airq/aqi.aspx# for conditions and forecasts.

Go to www.pscleanair.org/airq/burnban/faqs.aspx for answers to frequently asked questions about burn bans.

For more information on the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office, call 425-388-3557.