Because of the hot and dry conditions, outdoor recreational fires, including campfires, have been restricted in the Cities of Cheney, Airway Heights and Deer Park . The restriction will continue until further notice; such restrictions are subject to change depending on conditions.
Citizens still may use backyard barbecues, portable outdoor fireplaces or other patio/deck warmers, as long as approved fuel is used. Approved fuel includes seasoned (clean and dry) firewood, briquettes, propane, or natural gas.
Here are other requirements for outdoor fires:
- Fires must be in designated areas or on private property with approval from the owner.
- Fires must be attended by a responsible adult (knowledgeable in the use of the fire extinguishing equipment) at all times.
- Approved fire extinguishing equipment must be on hand and ready for use.
Equipment can include a garden hose, dirt, sand, bucket, shovel, or a minimum 4A rated portable fire extinguisher.
- Adequate clearance from combustibles must exist.
For one and two-family dwellings, follow the device manufacturer’s instructions for clearance. Be safe and use good judgment.
For multi-family dwellings, use at least a 15-foot clearance from combustibles and structures. Be safe and use good judgment.
- Fires must not present a health hazard or nuisance to others.
- Safe wind conditions (no more than 7 mph) must be present.
- A Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency “green light” indication for air quality must be present.
- Ash and charcoal remnants must be safely disposed of in noncombustible waste containers.
Unsafe or otherwise restricted fires will be required to be extinguished. Failure to comply with the burning restrictions could have serious consequences. A person who fails to take immediate action to extinguish or otherwise discontinue unauthorized burning when ordered to do so is guilty of a misdemeanor. That person can face a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail.
- Yakima County Burn Ban Removed, which was posted on August 9, 2010
By order of the Air Pollution Control Officer, the current Stage 1 Burn Ban HAS BEEN REMOVED effective 10:00 A.M. today, Monday, August 09, 2010 for Yakima County. Yakima County has received enough ventilation to disperse the wildfire smoke which plagued our valley last week. YRCAA wishes to extend congratulations and thanks to all persons, [...]
- Stage 1 Burn Ban called in Yakima County, which was posted on August 6, 2010
Effective 0930 hrs PDT, August 06, 2010, and until further notice, a Stage 1 Burn Ban is called for Yakima County – BOTH the Upper Yakima County and the Lower Yakima County. Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has called this ban due to deteriorating air quality conditions [...]
- Fire Marshal Issues Burn Restrictions For Cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood, which was posted on July 15, 2010
Because of the hot and dry conditions, outdoor recreational fires, including campfires, have been restricted in the Cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood effective today, July 15, by order of the Spokane Valley Fire Marshal.
- Fire Marshal Issues Burn Restrictions for City of Spokane, which was posted on July 15, 2010
Because of the hot and dry conditions, outdoor recreational fires, including campfires, have been restricted in the City of Spokane effective today, July 15, by order of the Spokane City Fire Marshal.
- Spokane County Burn Restrictions, which was posted on July 14, 2010
Unauthorized open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are hereby ordered discontinued in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County until further notice.
- Stage 2 burn ban lifted for Kitsap County; Stage 1 burn ban lifted for Snohomish County, which was posted on January 31, 2010
January 31, 2010 – The Stage 2 burn ban in Kitsap County and Stage 1 burn ban in Snohomish County, issued on January 28, are lifted, effective at 10:00 a.m., January 31, 2010. The current weather pattern has brought improved mixing and dispersion of the fine particle pollution. As a result, air quality has substantially [...]
- Stage 2 burn ban called for Kitsap County; Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, which was posted on January 28, 2010
Due to stagnant weather conditions and elevated air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 2 burn ban for Kitsap County and a Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective at 12:00 p.m. today, January 28, 2010. For more details, visit www.pscleanair.org . # # #
- FREE Clean Home Heating Clinics, which was posted on January 20, 2010
Free clean home heating clinics announcement in the South Puget Sound
- Burn Ban Removed for Yakima County, which was posted on January 15, 2010
The current Stage 1 Burn Ban will be REMOVED effective 2:30 P.M. today Friday, January 15, 2010 for Yakima Upper County, effectively removing burn bans from all of Yakima County. Only Agricultural Burning with a pre-approved Allocation to Burn will be allowed over the weekend. Agricultural Burn Allocations will be issued only by direct contact [...]
- Burn Ban Update for Yakima County – 01/14/2010, which was posted on January 14, 2010
SUBJECT: UPPER YAKIMA COUNTY – DOWNGRADED to a STAGE 1 BURN BAN LOWER YAKIMA COUNTY – The STAGE 1 BURN BAN is REMOVED Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) has upgraded this burn ban due to improved air quality in both the Upper and the Lower [...]
- EPA lifts Burn Ban for Yakama Reservation January 15, 2010, which was posted on January 14, 2010
There are no EPA burn bans in effect for Indian Reservations Idaho, Oregon, or Washington Check with your local fire department or appropriate tribal agency for any local burning requirements. Under the Federal Air Rules for Reservations, EPA has the authority to call burn bans on reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. When an EPA burn [...]
- Upper Yakima County Burn Ban Upgraded to Stage 2 – 01/12/2010, which was posted on January 12, 2010
Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) has upgraded this burn ban due to impaired air quality and associated adverse health effects caused by continued high levels of fine particulate. The high levels of fine particulate, caused primarily by wood stoves and outdoor burning, are trapped close to [...]
- Burn Ban called for Yakama Reservation, which was posted on January 12, 2010
January 12, 2010 – EPA Region 10 has called a burn ban on all outdoor burning for the Yakama Reservation due to stagnant air conditions in the region. This burn ban will be in place until further notice and will be reviewed daily. Under the Federal Air Rules for Reservations, EPA has the authority to call burn bans on [...]
- Stage 1 Burn Ban issued for Upper and Lower Yakima County – 01/11/2010, which was posted on January 11, 2010
Effective 9:00 AM today, a Stage 1 Burn Ban is declared for all of Yakima County (except land within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Indian Reservation) – BOTH the Upper and the Lower Yakima County areas. This curtailment is currently projected to extend until conditions improve. Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the [...]
- Burn Bans Removed for Yakima County – 01/06/2010, which was posted on January 6, 2010
The current Stage 2 Burn Ban in Upper Yakima County and the Stage 1 Burn Ban in Lower Yakima County are REMOVED effective 9:00 A.M. today, Wednesday, January 06, 2010. This applies to (indoor) home heating activity only. Thankfully, conditions have improved, at least temporarily. Ventilation is fair today and may be weakening again by [...]
- Yakima County in Stage 1 and 2 Burn Bans – 01/04/2010, which was posted on January 4, 2010
UPPER YAKIMA COUNTY – remains in a STAGE 2 BURN BAN and in LOWER YAKIMA COUNTY – A STAGE 1 BURN BAN is DECLARED Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) has declared this burn ban due to impaired air quality and associated adverse health effects caused by [...]
- Upper Yakima County Stage 2 Burn Ban Declared – 01/02/10, which was posted on January 2, 2010
A Stage 2 Burn Ban is declared for the UPPER YAKIMA COUNTY AREA only and is projected to last until at least 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 04, 2010. No Agricultural Burning is allowed in either the Upper or Lower Yakima County areas. No burn ban is presently in place in the Lower Yakima County area. [...]
- Stage 2 Burn Ban to be REMOVED for Yakima County – 01/01/2010., which was posted on December 31, 2009
The current Stage 2 Burn Ban will be REMOVED effective 12:00 P.M. tomorrow, Friday, January 01, 2010 for Yakima County. This applies to (indoor) home heating activity only. No Agricultural Burning will be approved over the weekend. YRCAA wishes to extend congratulations and thanks to all persons, families and businesses who, through understanding and cooperation [...]
- YAKIMA COUNTY BURN BAN UPGRADED TO STAGE 2, which was posted on December 30, 2009
Effective 9:00 AM today, Wednesday, December 30, 2009, the Stage 1 Burn Ban currently in place is UPGRADED to a STAGE 2 BURN BAN for all of Yakima County (except for areas within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Indian Reservation) – BOTH the Upper and the Lower Yakima County areas. Explanation: The Air Pollution [...]
- Burn ban lifted for Pierce County, which was posted on December 30, 2009
Effective at noon today, the burn ban in Pierce County is lifted. For more information visit www.pscleanair.org
- Stage 1 Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston County, which was posted on December 30, 2009
Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 1 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective immediately. To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible and to burn only when [...]
- Yakima County Stage 1 Burn Ban extended – 12/28/09, which was posted on December 29, 2009
Effective 3:00 PM today, Monday, December 28th, 2009, the current Stage 1 Burn Ban is continued through at least Wednesday, December 30th, 4 PM for Yakima County area (except Yakama Indian Reservation lands, as described below). Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) has continued this burn ban due to [...]
- Burn bans lifted for Kitsap and Snohomish counties; Stage 2 burn ban remains in effect for Pierce County, which was posted on December 27, 2009
Due to improved weather conditions in Kitsap and Snohomish counties, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lifting the burn bans for those counties. A Stage 2 burn ban remains in effect for Pierce County until further notice. For details visit www.pscleanair.org
- Stage 1 Burn Ban EXTENDED in Thurston County, which was posted on December 26, 2009
Dec. 26, 2009 – A Stage One Burn Ban has been extended in Thurston county at least until TUESDAY EVENING. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine when the ban can be lifted. Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is [...]
- Ecology issues burn ban for Walla Walla County, which was posted on December 24, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE = – Dec. 24, 2009 09-298 Ecology issues burn ban for Walla Walla = County OLYMPIA = – The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is issuing a burn ban in = Walla Walla County because of worsening air quality. Ecology’s = Stage 1 burn ban for Walla Walla [...]
- Stage 2 burn ban called for Pierce County; Stage 1 bans remain in effect for Kitsap and Snohomish counties, which was posted on December 24, 2009
Effective immediately, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is upgrading the burn ban in Pierce County to Stage 2. The Stage 1 burn ban issued yesterday for Kitsap and Snohomish counties remains in effect. For details visit pscleanair.org
- Stage 1 Burn Ban called for Thurston County, which was posted on December 24, 2009
A Stage One Burn Ban is being called for Thurston county effective 2 p.m. today and continuing at least until Sunday morning. Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. Additionally, no [...]
- STAGE 1 BURN BAN EXTENDS TO ALL OF YAKIMA COUNTY 12/24/09, which was posted on December 23, 2009
Effective 8:00 AM tomorrow, Thursday, December 24th, 2009, a Stage 1 Burn Ban is also declared for the Lower Yakima County area (except Yakama Indian Reservation lands, as described below) – combined with the current Stage 1 Burn Ban in the Upper Yakima County area, all of Yakima County areas will be in a Stage [...]
- Stage 1 burn ban called for Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties, which was posted on December 23, 2009
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties, effective Wednesday, December 23rd at 4:00 p.m. For details, visit www.pscleanair.org
- Yakima County Burn Bans Amended – 12/21/09, which was posted on December 21, 2009
The current Stage 2 Burn Ban in Upper Yakima County is DOWNGRADED to Stage 1 and the Stage 1 Burn Ban in Lower Yakima County is REMOVED effective 3:00 P.M. today, Monday, December 21, 2009. Conditions have improved temporarily but are projected to worsen again on Wednesday and Thursday, Christmas Eve day. Because conditions are [...]
- Stage 1 Ban called for Kittitas County, which was posted on December 17, 2009
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) issued a burn ban in Kittitas County because of worsening air quality. Ecology’s Stage 1 burn ban for Kittitas County is effective immediately and will continue until at least 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21. The Stage 1 ban applies to unnecessary use of uncertified wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces, [...]
- YAKIMA COUNTY – UPGRADES TO STAGE 2 BURN BAN – 12-17-09, which was posted on December 17, 2009
Effective 2:00 PM today, the Stage 1 Burn Ban currently in place in the Lower Yakima County area is UPGRADED to a STAGE 2 BURN BAN. The current Stage 2 BURN BAN in the Upper Yakima County area will remain in place as long as conditions persist. (Please note the exception below for the Yakama [...]
- Yakima County issues Stage 1 & Stage 2 Burn Bans 12-16-09, which was posted on December 16, 2009
Effective 1:00 PM today, a Stage 2 Burn Ban is declared for the Upper Yakima County and a Stage 1 Burn Ban has been declared for the Lower Yakima County area. Explanation: The Air Pollution Control Officer of the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) has declared this burn ban due to impaired air quality [...]
- EPA Continues Outdoor Burn Ban only for the Yakama Reservation, which was posted on December 16, 2009
EPA Continues Outdoor Burn Ban only for the Yakama Reservation Contact: Gary Olson, 206-553-0977, olson.gary@epa.gov Keith Rose, 206-553-1949, rose.keith@epa.gov, (Seattle, Wash. – December 16, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has called a continuation of the burn ban on all outdoor burning on the Yakama reservations in Washington due to continuing stagnant [...]
- Yakima County Stage 1 & Stage 2 Burn Bans Removed 12/15/09, which was posted on December 15, 2009
The current Stage 2 Burn Ban in Upper Yakima County and the Stage 1 Burn Ban in Lower Yakima County are REMOVED effective 2:00 P.M. today, Tuesday, December 15, 2009. This applies to (indoor) home heating activity only. Conditions have improved, at least temporarily, and should remain so at least into Thursday, December 17th. YRCAA [...]
- EPA Continues Outdoor Burn Ban only for the Yakama Reservation, which was posted on December 14, 2009
EPA Continues Outdoor Burn Ban only for the Yakama Reservation Contact: Gary Olson, 206-553-0977, olson.gary@epa.gov Keith Rose, 206-553-1949, rose.keith@epa.gov, (Seattle, Wash. – December 14, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has called a continuation of the burn ban on all outdoor burning on the Yakama reservations in Washington due to continuing stagnant [...]
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