Burn Restriction in Effect June 1-August 31

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  Yakima County Fire Marshal Doug Werts announced a burn restriction for unincorporated Yakima County areas“YAKIMA, WA – In partnership with the Yakima County Fire Chiefs Association, the Yakima County Fire Marshal has issued an annual burn restriction for unincorporated Yakima County effective Monday, June 1, through Monday, August 31.”
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  The burn restriction is effective Monday, June 1, through Monday, August 31, 2026“YAKIMA, WA – In partnership with the Yakima County Fire Chiefs Association, the Yakima County Fire Marshal has issued an annual burn restriction for unincorporated Yakima County effective Monday, June 1, through Monday, August 31.”
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  The restriction prohibits residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials like yard waste“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited.”
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  The restriction prohibits ditch bank burning“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited.”
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  Violations carry fines of $250 for first offense“Residential outdoor burning in violation of the burn restrictions outlined in Ordinance 4-2026 may be subject to a civil fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for the third offense.”
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  Violations carry fines of $500 for second offense“Residential outdoor burning in violation of the burn restrictions outlined in Ordinance 4-2026 may be subject to a civil fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for the third offense.”
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  Violations carry fines of $1,000 for third offense“Residential outdoor burning in violation of the burn restrictions outlined in Ordinance 4-2026 may be subject to a civil fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for the third offense.”
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  Agricultural burning in fields and orchards requires a permit from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency“Agricultural field and orchard burning may be allowed with a permit from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA).”
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  Recreational fires in approved devices and LPG-fueled appliances are allowed“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.LPG-fueled appliances, charcoal starters, and commercially manufactured fire pits are permitted.”
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  The restriction follows Yakima County Ordinance 4-2026“The annual burn restriction is established under Yakima County Ordinance 4-2026 and will occur each year from June 1 through August 31.”
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  Yakima County Ordinance 4-2026 sets the annual period from June 1 to August 31“The annual burn restriction is established under Yakima County Ordinance 4-2026 and will occur each year from June 1 through August 31.”
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  Residents can contact the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency at 509-834-5050 for agricultural burning permits“For information concerning agricultural burning, contact the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) at 509-834-5050 or visit www.yakimacleanair.org.”
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  Residents can visit www.yakimacleanair.org for agricultural burning permits“For information concerning agricultural burning, contact the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) at 509-834-5050 or visit www.yakimacleanair.org.”
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  The Yakima County Fire Marshal's office can be reached at 509-574-2300 for general questions“Contacts: Monica Beltran, Public Services Public Information Officer 509-574-2300 Doug Werts, Fire Marshal 509-574-2300 Todd Hottell, Public Services Deputy Fire Marshal 509-574-2300”