Please be advised:
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Effective: 4:30 p.m. PST today, Tuesday, December 20, 2011:
The 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.
The PM2.5 levels have decreased dramatically in the last 24 hours and are now at a “Healthy” level in both the Upper and the Lower County areas. Ventilation and Dispersion are Moderate to Good 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.
• Note: Another front is expected to come into our area Thursday evening.
• This Burn Ban relief may be only temporary and we will re-evaluate daily.
No Outdoor Burning:
- Agricultural Burning will be not allowed to resume; NO Daily Burn Allocations.
- Reminder: The period for outdoor Residential burning ended on the 15th of last month, 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 .
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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