It's hot and dry in Yakima County so it's not a surprise the
Yakima County Fire Marshal has declared a county-wide burn ban effective Today. The Yakima County Fire Marshal Declared a ban on all open burning in the unincorporated areas of Yakima County.  All burning, including bonfires and recreational fires, are prohibited. Officials say they hope the burn ban will prevent human caused fires so they can save resources for fires caused by natural events.
Yakima County is cooperating with a number of state and federal agencies as well as local Fire Protection Districts to help protect people, property and the environment from the devastation of uncontrolled fire. there's also a ban on all fireworks in the unincorporated areas and a number of cities within Yakima County.

Outdoor burning in violation of the local ban may be subject to a fine of $1,000, arrest, and/or jail and should be reported to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office at (509) 574-2500.

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