YAKIMA, Wash.-A Stage 1 burn ban has been issued for lower Yakima County due to air stagnation and the buildup of pollutants in the air.
The burn ban, issued by the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency, will go into effect at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and will last until further notice.
According to the Clean Air Agency, the burn ban may be extended or ended based on weather and air conditions.
What’s banned under a Stage 1 burn ban:
The use of uncertified wood stoves, fireplaces, inserts and other uncertified solid fuel burning devices is prohibited.The use of certified wood stoves, pellet stoves and other certified wood-burning devices is allowed.All outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Lower Yakima County.All violations of the burn ban are subject to civil penalty.
