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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 Friday, November 27, 2015 at 10:15 A.M. Until further notice. This Burn Ban has been called due to inversion, very poor dispersion and ventilation.

 

  • PM 2.5 Levels are Elevated in the Upper County Area.
  • PM 2.5 Levels are Elevated in the Lower County Area.
  • Ventilation Category will be Poor.
  • Disperson Category will be Poor.
  • Air Quality can change rapidly; please keep watching and we will update the situation as necessary.

 

During a Stage 2 Burn Ban:

  1. All Outdoor Burning, including Agricultural Burning, is Prohibited;
  2. The use of any Fireplace, Woodstove 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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