Good Morning!
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Forecast Updated: 12/31/1969 4:00 PM
2025 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2025 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 341 | 238 | +43% |
| EMS: | 257 (75%) | 172 (72%) | +49% |
| Fire: | 66 (19%) | 48 (20%) | +38% |
| Other: | 18 (5%) | 18 (8%) | 0% |
Total in 2024: 417 (1.14 calls/day)
So far in 2025, we've had an average of 1.25 calls per day
As of Tuesday, September 30, 2025
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 10/08/2025
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 10/08/2025
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
VERY HIGH
Updated 10/08/2025
BURN BANS
Pierce 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 10/01/2025 12:00 PM
Lewis County
As of July 1, 2025 outdoor burning is prohibited on all lands regulated by Lewis County EXCEPT FOR recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands. Refer to Lewis County for what is currently allowed
Effective 07/01/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective 07/07/2025 Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions.
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective 07/07/2025 Rule Burning is PROHIBITED on DNR protected lands. Permitted Burns are authorized subject to the permit conditions.
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
Rule Burns are temporarily prohibited
Effective 07/07/2025 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/02/2025 06:31 PM by mm
LINKS
You can explore our district or neighboring districts at the links below.
Please note that Pierce County Fire District #23 does not ensure or guarantee the content on any of the links contained on this site.
Bordering Fire Districts and Agencies
- South Pierce Fire & Rescue (District 17)
- Graham Fire and Rescue (District 21)
- Other Fire Districts in Pierce County
- Airlift Northwest
- Life Flight Network
Recreation, Attractions and Local Area Information
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Washington Department of Natural Resources
- Mount Tahoma Trails Association
- Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad
- EZ Times Horse Rides
- USFS Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Mount Rainier Visitor Association
- Mount Rainier Area Webcams
- Faith Baptist Church
Weather and River Information
- Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast
- NWS Forecast: Ashford, WA | Elbe, WA
- Advanced Hydraulic Prediction Service - Nisqually River at National
- Real Time Telemetry - Nisqually River at National
- Current Weather Conditions in Ashford, WA
- Current Weather Conditions - Paradise, Mount Rainier NP
- Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC)
Geologic Hazard Information
- USGS - What is a Lahar
- Lahar Sirens in Pierce County
- Mount Rainier Geology and Weather
- Pierce County - Mount Rainier Active Volcano Website
- United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)
- USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory Weekly Update
- Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN)
- USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
- WA DNR - Volcanoes and Lahars
- USGS Volcano Notification System
Fire/EMS Information
- Wildfire Preparedness | Pierce County Conservation District
- Cascade Regional Blood Services
- Fire Security for your Home
- Regional Public Information Network
- Washington State Fire Marshal
- Pierce County Fire Marshal
- Pierce County Department of Emergency Management
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Washington State Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
- Pierce County Fire Danger
- How to make a fire ring
- Ready.gov - Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed
- InciWeb - National Wildfire Information
