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 Tuesday November 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. until further notice. This burn ban has been called due to inversion, poor dispersion and ventilation.
* PM2.5 levels are elevated in the upper county area.
* PM2.5 levels are elevated in the lower county area.
* Ventilation category will be poor.
* Dispersion category will be poor.
* Air quality can change … Read More