Good Morning!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2026 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2026 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 143 | 102 | +40% |
| EMS: | 94 (66%) | 76 (75%) | +24% |
| Fire: | 36 (25%) | 19 (19%) | +89% |
| Other: | 13 (9%) | 7 (7%) | +86% |
Total in 2025: 431 (1.18 calls/day)
So far in 2026, we've had an average of 0.95 calls per day
As of Sunday, May 31, 2026
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
HIGH
Updated 06/17/2026
Lewis County
HIGH
Updated 06/17/2026
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 06/17/2026
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Burn ban on which prohibits land clearing fires and burning yard debris in unincorporated Pierce County.
Effective 06/01/2026 08:00 AM
Lewis County
Residents may burn yard debris or land-clearing material in unincorporated areas with a permit. Small recreational fires in approved fire pits, and approved campfires are allowed
Effective 10/14/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 06/07/2026 at 0001 hours: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns are prohibited. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 06/07/2026 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 06/07/2026 at 0001 hours: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns are prohibited. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 06/07/2026 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
There are no current Fire Restrictions.
Effective 09/19/2025 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 06/11/2026 09:28 AM by SRB
PCFD#23 COVERAGE AREA
Our district covers an area of 67 square miles, including the communities of Ashford, Elbe, Alder, and Big Creek. We also provide and receive mutual aid with the surrounding areas of South Pierce Fire & Rescue, Eatonville Fire Department, Mineral Fire Department, and Mount Rainier National Park.
On the map below, you can view our coverage area. Using the search icon below the map controls, you can also enter your address and see if you reside within our boundaries. Feel free to navigate around the map, zooming-in and out as well as panning around it to find locations.
You can also view and download a more detailed coverage area map by clicking here.
Helicopter Landing Zone Map and Information: Click Here (PDF).
