Yakima County Burn Restrictions Begin June 1

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  Yakima County Fire Marshal has issued annual burn restrictions for unincorporated areas of Yakima County“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 restrictions are 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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  Residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited during this period“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited.”
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  Yard waste is included in the prohibited materials“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited.”
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  Ditch bank burning is included in the prohibited materials“The annual burn restriction is established under Yakima County Ordinance 4-2026 and will occur each year from June 1 through August 31. According to the Yakima County Fire Marshal, the restriction applies to residential burning in unincorporated areas of Yakima County, including yard waste burning, ditch bank burning, and other private outdoor burning activities.”
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  Other private outdoor burning activities are prohibited during this period“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited.”
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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.”
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  Agricultural field and orchard burning may be allowed with 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 permitted in approved campground devices“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.”
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  Recreational fires are permitted in private residential fire pits“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.”
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  LPG-fueled appliances are allowed for recreational fires“LPG-fueled appliances, charcoal starters, and commercially manufactured fire pits are permitted.”
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  Charcoal starters are allowed for recreational fires“LPG-fueled appliances, charcoal starters, and commercially manufactured fire pits are permitted.”
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  Commercially manufactured fire pits are allowed for recreational fires“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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  Violations may result in civil 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 may result in civil 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 may result in civil 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.”