Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Burn Restrictions

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  Yakima County Fire Marshal issued annual burn restrictions 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 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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  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 includes yard waste and ditch bank burning“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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  Recreational fires in approved devices are permitted“Recreational fires are allowed in approved campground devices and private residential fire pits.”
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  Recreational fires in LPG-fueled appliances are permitted“LPG-fueled appliances, charcoal starters, and commercially manufactured fire pits are permitted.”
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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 in unincorporated Yakima County areas should comply with the restrictions to avoid fines“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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  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 website is yakimacleanair.org“For information concerning agricultural burning, contact the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) at 509-834-5050 or visit www.yakimacleanair.org.”