Open burning allowed

ADMAS COUNTY – Open burning is allowed beginning Friday, Oct 23, for Ritzville Adams County Fire District No. 1, City of Ritzville, Lind Adams County Fire District No. 2 and Washtucna Adams County Fire District No. 7. It will remain open until next summer’s closure.

Adams County Fire District No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel said people need to call the sheriff’s office at 509 659 1122 before they begin burning. Kembel said piles of yard waste measuring 4’ x 4’ x 3’ can be burned, but must be attended at all times, and put out at night.

Fire Chiefs Kevin Starring and David Miller said the same rules a...