Burning season ends this weekend

Open burning within Adams County and the city limits of Ritzville and Lind will close at dusk on Sunday, June 23, according to Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel, Ritzville Fire Chief Andy Lefevre and Adams County Fire Protection District No. 2 Chief Kevin Starring.

No open fires for the burning of vegetation or other matter are permitted in town or in rural areas. Burning season remains closed until the fall.

The chiefs also remind citizens that as drying conditions become more severe to take extra care with barbecues, cigarettes and as the Fourth of July approaches, fireworks. Any type of outdoor fire requires constant attention and care.

To report a fire call 9-1-1.