December 10, 2009
The Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) is issuing a Stage 1 Burn Ban, effective immediately until further notice for all of Lewis County, due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution, a consequence of persistent air stagnation. This means that the use of all fireplaces, uncertified wood stoves and inserts is prohibited until air quality improves and the Stage 1 Burn Ban is lifted. If wood burning is your sole source of heat, you are exempt and we ask that you burn as clean as possible. All outdoor burning is also prohibited during this Stage 1 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. Click here for a list of air authorities.