Yakima Burn Restriction Begins June 1

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  Yakima County Fire Marshal has issued an annual burn restriction for unincorporated Yakima County areas“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 June 1 through 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“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited.”
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  The restriction prohibits yard waste burning“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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  Agricultural burning 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 are allowed in approved devices“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.”
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  Recreational fires are allowed in fire pits“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.”
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  Recreational fires are allowed using LPGNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Recreational fires are allowed using charcoalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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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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  Residents should contact Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency at 509-834-5050“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 should visit 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 restriction is established under 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.”