A notice came out yesterday with news that the burn ban has been cancelled for King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Details direct from PSCAA below:
Message from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2009
WEEKEND MEDIA CONTACT: 206-618-9734
Stage 2 burn ban cancelled for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties
January 24, 2009 ”“ The Stage 2 burn ban for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties is terminated, effective at 12:00 p.m., January 24, 2009. The stagnant weather pattern of this past week is finally eroding, bringing improved mixing and dispersion of the fine particle pollution ”“ and ultimately, cleaner, healthier air.
We appreciate the public’s cooperation with the burn ban, and encourage people to check current air quality conditions and air quality forecasts at our Web site http://m1e.net/c?89487606-bMCZxSv.0mp/g%403924828-ZrxerqCoeRvSg before they burn. Conditions can change quickly this time of year.
For those who heat with wood, please remember that it is always illegal to emit excess chimney smoke and to smoke out your neighbor. You know you are burning properly when you do not see any smoke coming from your chimney. To learn more about the most efficient and cleanest burning techniques, visit http://m1e.net/c?89487606-HgGIbBSbvFxSQ%403924829-5j11WlO7tuLr%2e .
For additional information regarding burn bans or other air quality topics visit http://m1e.net/c?89487606-U47stkp7gBrhU%403924830-.WDqVDR102WEc .
