Burn ban in effect

City Hall closed for Thanksgiving

City Hall and other city facilities are closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. Essential services such as police and fire are available.

Bomb cyclone storm impacts

A bomb cyclone windstorm lashed Bellevue the night of Tuesday, Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The mayor proclaimed a civil emergency in the city due to the storm's extensive damage. Regular updates about the city's response to the storm are being posted at Bomb Cyclone Storm.

Yard Debris Collection after Wind Storm

King County is pausing storm debris drop-off at all King County transfer stations from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1. Their facilities are closed on Thanksgiving. King County needs to temporarily suspend accepting storm debris due to an overwhelming amount of storm debris and garbage entering their transfer stations. Get more info.

Published June 28 2021

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With dry, very hot weather in Bellevue for three straight days, the Bellevue Fire Marshal’s Office issued a burn ban today (Monday) effective immediately.

Under the burn ban, no outdoor open or recreational burning is permitted, including backyard fire pits. Outdoor cooking in gas or propane barbecues is still permitted, provided the manufacturers recommendations for separation distances are followed.

Issued in response to a Red Flag Warning issued for the area by the National Weather Service, the burn ban is in effect until 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, unless extended.

As a reminder, the use of fireworks without a permit is always illegal in Bellevue. Given the high fire danger, the ban will be strictly enforced.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Bellevue Fire Department’s Fire Prevention division (fire_prevention@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-6872) should you have any questions.