"Winds, low moisture and high temperatures are increasing the danger of wild fires exponentially and on Tuesday, a tri-county burn ban was imposed.

It takes effect at midnight Friday, July 13.

At that time, no burning, except for recreational fires, is allowed in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties," quoting the Nisqually Valley News.

More information on burning in Yelm's vicinity can be found on the SE Thurston Fire/EMS site.