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State DNR to conduct controlled burn near Yakima

Friday, October 2, 2026

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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans a controlled burn near northwest Yakima.

Residents are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke from the fire operation.

📄 Source: Yakima Herald-Republic — http://www.yakimaherald.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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State DNR to conduct controlled burn near Yakima“State DNR plans controlled burn near Yakima — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0700 A planned fire operation will affect areas near northwest Yakima. People are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke.”
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A planned fire operation will affect areas near northwest Yakima, with precautions advised for smoke-sensitive residents.“A planned fire operation will affect areas near northwest Yakima. People are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke.”
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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans a controlled burn near northwest Yakima.“State DNR plans controlled burn near Yakima — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0700 A planned fire operation will affect areas near northwest Yakima. People are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke.”
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Residents are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke from the fire operation.“People are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke.”

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State DNR plans controlled burn near Yakima — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0700
A planned fire operation will affect areas near northwest Yakima. People are advised to take precautions if they are sensitive to smoke.
Source: https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/state-dnr-plans-controlled-burn-near-yakima/article_f4e369df-b88c-43bf-a90b-9a3da9fee9c5.html

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