Archive for Burn Status
Thurston County Geodata Center
Please be advised that there is a technical error on the Thurston County Geodata Center website. The website states that burning is allowed for everyone in Thurston County, including UGA’s and city limits, as long as you have a permit. The Geodata Center is currently aware of the problem and will fix it as soon [...]
Air Quality suffers from stagnant weather: Residents Asked to Reduce Burning
Air quality seems to be the first casualty from this week’s fog and stagnant air conditions.
Still, stagnant air held down by a high pressure system means any smoke we put into the air around us, stays in the air around us. The result is rapidly rising levels of air pollution.
Our region experienced unusually high levels [...]
Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston County
Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 1 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective immediately.
To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible and to burn only when absolutely [...]
Burn Ban EXTENDED until Tuesday evening
A Stage One Burn Ban has been EXTENDED for Thurston County and will remain in effect at least until TUESDAY EVENING. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine when the ban can be lifted.
Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is [...]
Burn Ban EXTENDED in Thurston County
A Stage One Burn Ban has been EXTENDED for Thurston County and will remain in effect at least until Monday morning. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine when the ban can be lifted.
Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is [...]
Stage 1 Burn Ban called for Thurston County
A Stage One Burn Ban is being called for Thurston county effective 2 p.m. today and continuing at least until Sunday morning.
Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. Additionally, no visible [...]
Burn Ban Follow-up
Last week’s Stage 2 Burn Ban in Thurston County has been lifted. We would like to make sure these events are effective in restoring good air quality, while being as easy as possible for residences to comply.
To help us measure the effectiveness of our Burn Ban message, please click here to complete a SHORT SURVEY. [...]
Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston County
Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 2 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective today (Dec. 13) at 1 p.m.
To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible and [...]
Stage 2 Burn Ban – Thurston County
Dec. 10, 2009 – A Stage Two Burn Ban was called for Thurston County, effective 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 and will continue indefinitely. No burning is allowed in fireplaces or wood stoves (certified and uncertified), and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. The ban [...]
Outdoor burning allowed region wide
Outdoor burning of residential materials in Thurston County is prohibited July 15 through October 15 each year. This seasonal prohibition, crafted jointly by local fire agencies and Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA), has helped curtail wildfires in the county during the high fire danger period.
Where burning is allowed now allowed, a residential permit is [...]