Grant County Burn ban lifted

EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners has lifted the temporary county-wide burn ban imposed this summer.

The ban was canceled on Oct. 1.

The commissioners cited cooler temperatures and higher humidity accompanying early fall weather and a reduction in the overall fire hazard as reasons for lifting the ban.

Although the ban is lifted, the use of burn barrels is strictly prohibited. In addition, only natural vegetation may be burned (no household garbage).

For questions, you may call the Commissioners’ office at (509) 754-2011 ext. 2928 or the Fire Marshal’s office at ext. 3001.