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Bond Statements Committees

Southeast Thurston Fire Authority is seeking applications from Authority residents interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the local voters’ pamphlet related to the Authority’s bond... [Read More]

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Thurston County Burn Ban Lifted

Just because you can burn yard waste doesn’t mean you should. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has downgraded the fire risk from Moderate to Low in all six ORCAA counties (Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson... [Read More]

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Thurston County Burn Ban Extended

Thurston County Commissioners approved a burn ban extension prohibiting residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County. The fire safety burn ban will be reassessed every... [Read More]

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Hot Weather, High Risk: Summer Fire Safety Tips

As temperatures rise across the South Sound, so does the risk of fires—both wildland and residential. At SE Thurston Fire Authority, we want our community in Yelm, Rainier, and the surrounding areas to enjoy summer safely... [Read More]