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November 4, 2009

Forest Service cited for air pollution

YAKIMA (AP) — The Yakima Regional Clean air agency has issued a notice of violation against the Forest Service.

The agency says a 2,000-acre controlled burn on Sept. 28 sent thick smoke into the Yakima Valley, resulting in at least 17 complaints from people with irritated eyes, runny noses and scratchy throats.


 
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