Air Time: Okanogan County burn ban expires

Starting 10 a.m. today, the stage 1 burn ban called for Okanogan County expires. The ban had been in effect since Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

Residents are encouraged to think twice about resuming outdoor burning or using uncertified wood-burning devices. Smoke can build up, and stagnant air conditions keep it close to the ground.

Keep tabs on the status of burn bans by checking these resources:

Air Time: Ecology calls stage 1 burn ban called in Okanogan County

A Stage 1 burn ban will go into effect at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in Okanogan County and will continue at least until 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, when it could be called off or extended. Air quality is expected to deteriorate through much of the weekend

The Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and to all

Air Time: Kittitas Co. burn ban expires

The Stage 1 burn ban for Kittitas County expired as scheduled at 10 a.m. today (Monday, Jan. 28, 2013).
Ecology issued the ban on Jan. 25. A Stage 1 ban prohibits use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and all outdoor burning.

These activities may resume now. However, residents of areas where burn bans are called should think twice because smoke

Air Time: Ecology calls burn ban in Kittitas Co.

Ecology has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for Kittitas County because air quality has not improved as expected. The ban is effective immediately on Friday (Jan. 25, 2013).
Ecology’s Stage 1 burn ban will continue until at least 10 a.m. Monday (Jan. 28), when it could be called off or extended. The Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and

Air Time: Ecology ends Kittitas, Stevens burn bans

Burn Ban Update

Effective immediately, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has ended Stage 1 burn bans in Kittitas and Stevens counties.

The Stevens County ban, which took effect Saturday (Jan. 19, 2013) was scheduled to expire this morning (Jan. 22). The Kittitas County ban was issued Jan. 15. A Stage 1 ban prohibits use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves,

Air Time: Ecology calls immediate burn ban in Stevens Co.

Ecology has issued a Stage 1 burn ban in Stevens County. The ban takes effect immediately.

Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for Stevens County will continue until at least 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, when it could be extended or called off. A Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and to all outdoor burning.

Ecology’s

Burn bans to end in 3 counties; still on in Kittitas County

Ecology will lift the Stage 1 burn ban in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The ban on outdoor burning and use of uncertified wood stoves remains in Kittitas County until further notice.

A Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and to all outdoor burning.

Ecology’s

Air Time: Burn Bans Matter

Burn bans in Washington State come in several forms. Bans on burning your wood stove are called health burn bans.Bans on burning outdoors during summer are called safety burn bans.

Health burn bans are called by air agencies that closely monitor air pollution levels and weather conditions.Many western states, including Washington, have periods of air stagnation in the winter.During these cold,

Air Time: Ecology calls burn bans in 4 counties

Today (Jan. 15, 2013) Ecology issued Stage 1 burn bans in Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. The bans take effect immediately.

Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for those counties will continue until further notice. A Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and to all outdoor burning.

Ecology’s burn bans do not

Air Time: Okanogan County burn ban expires

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramA Stage 1 burn ban in Okanogan County expires at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012) as scheduled.During a Stage 1 ban, use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and all outdoor burning are prohibited.These activities may resume after the burn ban expires. However, Ecology urges people to

Air Time: Burn ban starts in Okanogan County

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramA burn ban starts at 4 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 10, 2012) in Okanogan County.Ecology’s Stage 1 burn ban for Okanogan County will continue until at least 10 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 14), when it could be called off or extended. The Stage 1 ban applies to unnecessary use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and

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

Air Time: More burn bans start Friday

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramBurn bans start at 4 p.m. Friday (Feb. 3, 2012) in Ferry, Okanogan and Stevens counties, where air quality is expected to worsen this week.Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for Ferry, Okanogan and Stevens counties will continue until at least 10 a.m. Monday (Feb. 6), when they could be called off or extended. The Stage 1 bans apply to

Air Time: Burn bans in Chelan, Douglas counties

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramBurn bans start at 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012) in Chelan and Douglas counties, where air quality is expected to worsen this week, according to the Washington Department of Ecology.Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for Chelan and Douglas counties will continue until at least 10 a.m. Monday (Feb. 6), when they could be called off or

Air Time: Kittitas County burn ban expires Saturday

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramA burn ban in Kittitas County will expire Saturday (Jan. 14, 2012) because forecasts show changing weather conditions will improve air quality there.Ecology’s Stage 1 burn ban for Kittitas County will expire at 4 p.m. Saturday.During a Stage 1 ban, use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces)

Air Time: Burn ban starts in Kittitas County

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramA burn ban starts at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012) for Kittitas County, where air quality is expected to worsen during the next few days.Ecology’s Stage 1 burn ban for Kittitas County will continue until at least 4 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 14), when it could be called off or extended. The Stage 1 ban applies to unnecessary use of

Air Time: Ecology calls off burn bans in Eastern WA

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramBurn bans will expire today (Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011) in seven Eastern Washington counties because air quality has improved, according to the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology).Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Kittitas, and Walla Walla counties will expire at 10 a.m. today.During the burn

Air Time: Burn bans start Saturday in 5 counties

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Air Quality ProgramBurn bans will start Saturday (Dec. 3, 2011) in five Eastern Washington counties to protect residents from worsening air quality.Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, and Stevens counties takes effect at noon Saturday and will continue until at least 10 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 6). The bans could be called off or