ARSON ALARM HOTLINE

Since 1978, the Arson Alarm Foundation has sponsored a toll-free Arson Hotline for Washington residents to report information about suspected arson fires. Perhaps you witnessed or heard something suspicious just before or after a fire. You might have discovered a clue that could help investigators.

If so, call the Arson Hotline: 1-800-55-ARSON. You don't have to be certain your information is important. You don't even have to leave your name. Simply call the Arson Hotline 24 hours a day, and your information will be promptly given to the appropriate authorities. You could make the difference between a crime going unsolved and putting an arsonist behind bars.

If you see any suspicious activity remember to call 9-1-1 immediately.

OUTDOOR BURNING IS OUT

State law prohibits outdoor fires in urbanized areas (incorporated cities, suburbs and adjacent areas). 

• Smoke from outdoor burning of yard debris is a health threat to you and your neighbors.
• Smoke from burning branches, grass and twigs contains toxic compounds known to cause cancer.
• Infants, small children, people over 50 and people with ailments such as asthma and emphysema are especially sensitive to smoke.
• Thousands of calls are placed annually to local fire departments by people who are being "smoked out" of their homes by their neighbors.
• Smoke from outdoor fires contributes significantly to air pollution.