Air Time: Burn bans expire in 5 Eastern WA counties

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality Programurn bans will expire at 10 a.m. today (Monday, Feb. 6, 2012) in five Eastern Washington counties because air quality has improved.The bans will be lifted in Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan, and Stevens counties.During a Stage 1 ban, use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and all outdoor