BURN BAN IN EFFECT ON HERRON ISLAND
There is currently a Pierce County Stage 1 Burn Ban in effect. Last year, due to the inherent danger of fire on Herron Island, the Board adopted a policy to follow Pierce County regulations with some additional restrictions. HMC Burn Bans restrict all outdoor burning on the island except for the fire pit at North Beach (only small fires and no drift wood) and recreational fires on private property that are either enclosed or contained within a fire screen whether above or below ground. Barbeques are not restricted at all. Our little island is especially vulnerable to fire given our proximity to fire fighting capabilities. Please follow these restrictions and help to keep our island safe.