DATE: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
TIME: 10:00 AM PST
TO: Media and Reporting Fire Districts
FROM: Dave Caprile, PIO, YRCAA
SUBJECT: YAKIMA COUNTY – BURN BAN REMOVED
The Stage 1 Burn Ban for both Upper and Lower Yakima County areas has been REMOVED for all areas in YRCAA’s jurisdiction due to improved air quality conditions. Please be advised:
Effective: 10:00 a.m. PST today, Tuesday, December 27, 2011:
The PM2.5 levels have decreased dramatically since the weekend and are now at a “Moderate” level in the Upper County area and “Healthy” level in the Lower County area. Ventilation and Dispersion are Poor to Fair for Yakima County.
- PM2.5 Monitor values are Moderate to Good in Upper and Lower Valley.
- Atmospheric mixing due to increased winds will continue through tomorrow.
No Outdoor Burning:
- Agricultural Burning will be allowed to resume.
- Reminder: The period for outdoor Residential burning ended on the 15th of October, 2011. Outdoor Residential burning will not resume until March 15th, 2012, with a 2012 Residential Burn Permit issued through this office.
Please Note: Restrictions may differ within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Reservation. The Yakama Nation is addressing air quality issues in conjunction with the EPA, under the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR). For up-to-date information there, please call 1-800-424-4EPA (1-800-424-4372) and ask for the FARR Hotline or visit the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR) website for the current burn status at www.epa.gov/r10earth/FARR.htm .
Thanks to all who helped by observing this Burn Ban.
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.
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