It’s Ok To Burn Outside Burn Ban Lifted

The Burn Ban for both Upper and Lower Yakima County areas has been REMOVED for all areas in YRCAA’s jurisdiction due to improved air quality conditions.

The PM2.5 levels have decreased dramatically in the last 24 hours and are now at a “Healthy” level in both the Upper and the Lower County areas. Ventilation and Dispersion are Poor to Fair for Yakima County with fair winds. The Goldendale Monastery Complex wildfire is now reported to be 90% contained, and the full containment date is still set for 9/21/11.