FW: ECOLOGY NEWS RELEASE: Burn ban for Kittitas County expires

By admin on December 21, 2009 at 09:59 in Burn Bans, Central and Eastern Regional Ecology, Ecology Central Regional Office, Kittitas County

December 21, 2009

—–Original Message—–
From: Hughes, Sandra (ECY)
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 8:56 AM
Subject: ECOLOGY NEWS RELEASE: Burn ban for Kittitas County expires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 21, 2009
09-295

Burn ban for Kittitas
County expires

OLYMPIA – A burn ban in Kittitas County expires at 10 a.m. today
(Monday, Dec. 21).

Last week, worsening air quality conditions led the Washington
Department of Ecology (Ecology) to issue a Stage 1 burn ban on
unnecessary use of uncertified wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces, and
on all outdoor burning.

Cold, stagnant air traps pollution, including smoke from burning
wood, close to the ground. Fine particles in smoke penetrate deep into
the lungs, where they can damage sensitive tissues.

Air movement is improving in Kittitas County, which will help
clear out smoke, according to Ecology staff.

For news on any future burn bans, check local media reports,
Ecology’s daily burn decision hotline (1-800-406-5322) or
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/outdoor_woodsmoke/burn_ban.htm.

For a list of certified wood stoves and clean-burning tips, see
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/indoor_woodsmoke/wood_smoke_page.htm.

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Media Contact: Seth Preston, Ecology communications manager,
360-407-6848; 360-584-5744 cell; seth.preston@ecy.wa.gov

We make every effort to ensure that all burn ban announcements and restrictions are posted. Always call or visit your county and local clean air agency and check the DNR fire danger for the most current information. Click here for a list of air authorities.

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