Friday December 15, 2017
Burn Restriction Issued
Burn Ban Downgraded to Stage 1
Effective Today at 11:00 AM
The current Stage 2 burn ban has been downgraded to Stage 1 the use of uncertified wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces is still prohibited, the use of certified solid fuel burning devices is allowed beginning at 11:00 am today December 15, 2017, in all of Yakima County* until further notice.
Under a Stage 1 burn ban:
* The use of uncertified wood stoves, fireplaces, inserts and other uncertified solid fuel burning devices is prohibited.
* The use of certified wood stoves, pellet stoves and other certified wood-burning devices is allowed.
* All outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Yakima County*.
* All violations of the burn ban are subject to civil penalty.
This temporary restriction is due to the buildup of air pollution and stagnant weather conditions. This burn ban may be upgraded or removed depending on air quality and weather conditions; please check our website for the latest information, www.yakimacleanair.org