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Annual burn ban looms for Adams County

RITZVILLE — Adams County’s annual burn ban goes into effect June 1.

The ban will remain in effect through Sept. 30 in unincorporated areas fo the county, Adams COunty Fire Marshal Andie Lorenz said.

Permitted agricultural and orchard burning are still allowed and campfires are allowed in approved devices at public campgrounds.

Residential recreational fires in private fire pits are allowed as long as there is 25 feet of non-combustible space around the fire pit, and gas and charcoal grills are allowed.

Large cooking fires for public and private events mus...