Governor lifts burn ban in Maple Valley, Covington
October 15, 2012 · 1:14 PM
Gov. Chris Gregoire this afternoon modified a statewide burn ban to lift the ban for counties in Western Washington starting at 8 a.m., according to Mountain View Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Tim Periciful.
The ban was lifted due to recent rainfall and additional rain in the weather forecast.
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