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Burn Ban upgraded to Stage 2

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YAKIMA COUNTY –  BURN BAN UPGRADED TO STAGE 2

A Stage 2 Burn Ban has been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both the Upper and Lower Yakima County areas effective Monday November 23, 2015 at 9:45 a.m. until further notice.  This burn ban has been called due to inversion, minimal dispersion and expected poor ventilation.

  • PM2.5 levels are Likely to elevate in the upper county area.
  • PM2.5 levels are Likely to elevate in the lower county area.
  • Ventilation category will be poor.
  • Dispersion category will be poor.
  • Air quality can change rapidly; please keep watching and we will update the situation as necessary.

 Please Note:  Restrictions may differ within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Reservation. 

Reminder:

During a Stage 2 Burn Ban:

  1. All Outdoor Burning, including Agricultural burning, is prohibited;
  2. The use of any fireplace, wood stove or fireplace insert is prohibited, unless it is the only source of heat; and
  3. All violations of the burn ban are subject to civil penalty.

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