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Yakima County Issues River Safety Advisory and Burn Restrictions

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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Yakima County Emergency Management and the Yakima Greenway Foundation issued a river safety advisory on June 12, 2026, warning residents about hazardous conditions along the Yakima River. The Yakima County Fire Marshal announced annual burn restrictions effective June 1 through August 31, 2026. These restrictions apply to all outdoor burning, including campfires and debris burning, within Yakima County. The river safety advisory highlights increased water levels and strong currents, urging residents to avoid riverbanks and stay clear of the water. Burn restrictions aim to reduce wildfire risks during the dry summer months. Both advisories directly affect Yakima city residents who use the river or engage in outdoor activities.

📄 Source: Yakima County Government — https://yakimacounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=All-newsflash.xml

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Yakima County Emergency Management and the Yakima Greenway Foundation issued a river safety advisory on June 12, 2026“River Safety Advisory — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:45:23 -0800 Safety Advisory from Yakima County, Yakima County Emergency Management, and the Yakima Greenway Foundation Source: https://www.yakimacounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=509”
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The Yakima County Fire Marshal announced annual burn restrictions effective June 1 through August 31, 2026“Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Annual Burn Restriction Monday, June 1, – Monday, August 31, 2026”
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These restrictions apply to all outdoor burning, including campfires and debris burning, within Yakima County“Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Annual Burn Restriction Monday, June 1, – Monday, August 31, 2026”
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The river safety advisory highlights increased water levels and strong currentsNot found in the source record — unverified.
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Burn restrictions aim to reduce wildfire risks during the dry summer months“Yakima County Fire Marshal Issues Annual Burn Restriction Monday, June 1, – Monday, August 31, 2026”