Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Annual Burn Restriction

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  Yakima County Fire Marshal Doug Werts announced a burn restriction for unincorporated areas of Yakima County“Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Annual Burn RestrictionMonday, June 1, – Monday, August 31, 2026Contacts: 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 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 June 1 through August 31, 2026“Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Annual Burn RestrictionMonday, June 1, – Monday, August 31, 2026”
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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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  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“During this period, residential outdoor burning of non-recreational materials is prohibited. 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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  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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  The restriction is based on 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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  Violations carry fines of $250 for the 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 the 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 the 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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  Recreational fires in approved devices are permitted“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.”
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  LPG-fueled appliances are permitted for recreational fires“LPG-fueled appliances, charcoal starters, and commercially manufactured fire pits are permitted.”
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  The Yakima County Fire Marshal's office provided contact information for 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”
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  The restriction applies only to unincorporated areas of Yakima County“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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  Yakima City residents are not affected by this restrictionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The restriction does not apply to incorporated city areas“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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  The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency handles agricultural burning permits“Agricultural field and orchard burning may be allowed with a permit from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA).”
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  The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency can be contacted 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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  The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency can be contacted online at yakimacleanair.org“For information concerning agricultural burning, contact the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) at 509-834-5050 or visit www.yakimacleanair.org.”