Burn Bans remain in effect despite cooler weather
Though temperatures have cooled off since the days of triple digits, the fire safety burn bans remain in effect throughout ORCAA’s six-county jurisdiction. The current bans were implemented by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and county fire agencies because of the threat of wildfires.
The fire danger remains moderate to high throughout Washington state – including in the Olympic Region – because of the lack of moisture this summer. Little rainfall over the last couple months means forests and fields loaded with dry fuel. As a result, the fire safety burn bans remain in effect. The bans will NOT BE LIFTED until the fire dangers diminish, meaning fall at the earliest when autumn rains return.
ORCAA offers several suggestions on Alternatives to Burning yard waste. You can find those options here:
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