State and local officials lift county recreational fire ban

SPOKANE – The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency has announced that the outdoor recreational fire restrictions imposed by local fire and county officials on July 20 has been lifted, effective Oct. 20.

Restrictions were previously lifted by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for their permit and rule burns for silvicultural burning on state-protected lands. Area residents are asked to follow all rules regarding specific burning practices.

According to the Regional Clean Air Agency, recreational fires include camp and cooking fires, backyard barbecues, chimneas and other patio w...