burn ban

A Yakima citizen asked about their neighbors burning garbage in their backyard, and leaving it unattended. The smoke and odor was unbearable and asked for suggestions of what can be done.

A burn ban is now in place for lower Kittitas County. The ban went into effect on Saturday and will remain active until further notice. Kittitas County Fire Marshal Dan Young says the ban was enacted due to landscape conditions that are contributing to an elevated risk of wildfires. "(The...

Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties now have burn bans in place until the end of September.

Department spokesperson Emily Tasaka says a National Weather Service Stagnant Air Advisory has been extended until 10pm Tuesday night.

Douglas County now has a burn ban in place until next Saturday.  The move comes several days after Chelan County extended its fire restrictions to the same date.  Douglas County Commissioner Mark Straub says he and his colleagues simply responded to expert advice.  "The...