A Stage 1 Burn Ban had been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both Upper and Lower Yakima County areas effective Friday November 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM until further notice. This Burn Ban has been declared 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.
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