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P r e v e n t i o n ● E d u c a t i o n ● I n v e s t i g a t i o n ● E n f o r c e m e n t KITTITAS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE 411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Office (509) 962-7000 Fax (509) 962-7682 MEMORANDUM To: Board of County Commissioners From: Eric Trygstad, Fire Marshal Subject: Burn Ban Date: June 25, 2018 A fire hazard currently exists in various parts of Kittitas County due to rising temperatures, lowering relative humidity and low fuel moisture content of 10, 100 and 1,000 hour fuels. Several fire districts have already experienced fires, most notably in the Vantage area last week. As Fire Marshal of Kittitas County I am imposing a prohibition against open burning and recreational fires in all of unincorporated Kittitas County, including within the boundaries of Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue. Open Burning – The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber, and is not defined within the parameters of a recreational fire. Recreational Fire – Outdoor burning of materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, chimera, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, used for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has already moved to a “Moderate” fire danger level on all DNR protected lands and is in effect until roughly September 30, 2018. All fire districts within Kittitas County have been notified of this action. This burn ban is in effect as of 11:59 pm on June 29, 2018.