A Stage 1 Burn Ban has been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both the Upper and Lower Yakima County areas effective Thursday January 5, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. until further notice. This burn ban has been called due to Air quality deterioration, area 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.
Reminder:
During a Stage 1 Burn Ban:
All Outdoor Burning, including Agricultural burning, is prohibited;
The use of any fireplace, wood stove or fireplace insert is prohibited, unless it is a certified heating device or the only source of heat; and
All violations of the burn ban are subject to civil penalty.
Further information can be found at Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority.