Multiple US Counties Lift Burn Bans Following Rainfall, Cooler Weather

Several counties in Iowa remain under burn bans due to warm, dry, and windy conditions, with authorities urging caution to prevent fires amid ongoing farming activities. Conversely, some localities are lifting burn restrictions as conditions improve: Union city has lifted its burn ban as of October 1, allowing residents to burn yard debris with permits, although county-level fire season restrictions persist. Kitsap County, Washington, lifted its Phase 1 and Phase 2 burn bans on October 3 following recent rainfall and cooler weather, permitting outdoor burning under specific safety guidelines and permit requirements. Similarly, burn bans in unincorporated Whatcom and Skagit counties in Washington are being lifted this weekend, thanks to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, allowing residents to burn vegetation with appropriate permits. These changes reflect regional variations in fire risk and highlight ongoing efforts by local fire marshals to balance safety with community needs for outdoor burning.