In case you wondered too: Fire across Puget Sound

Lindsey sent that photo and wondered what was burning in the Bremerton vicinity. We found the explanation posted by the Brinnon Fire Department:

We wanted to let you know that Rayonier will be conducting a permitted burn in our area today, near the base of Mt. Jupiter, close to where the 2620 Road Fire took place this summer. We understand the concern that many may feel after experiencing such a significant fire season, so we’re sharing this to keep everyone informed.
The burn is set to begin at 7:30 AM, and DNR plans to be on-site during their operations to keep a close eye on things and make sure all remains safe.

Here’s what we reported about the 2620 Fire back in August.

Scientifically November 6, 2024 (7:33 pm)

Air pollution is air pollution. EPA states that wood smoke is 12 times more toxic than a cigarette.(not double.: 12 TIMES) obviously trees are wood ! And in ‘controlled burns’ The wood is not even dried out so it is even more toxic and smoky. . Even a ‘controlled burn’ is massive air pollution(as you can see from that photo) cough cough

Sisko November 6, 2024 (10:27 pm)

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Absolute fire suppression is not a viable option, and just results in a buildup of fuel and a catastrophic, uncontrolled fire down the line. Personally, I’ll take the controlled burn in rainy November when it’s safe and the rain will clear the air in the next day or two.

Rob November 6, 2024 (7:45 pm)

That’s why l installed a electric wood stove with a battery backup

Question Authority November 6, 2024 (10:24 pm)

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Something about electric wood stove sounds kinda funny like, what do you need a battery backup for to light firewood?
- Sillygoose November 7, 2024 (9:52 am)
  
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  I assume that person meant they bought an electric stove that heats as well as looks like it burns wood (the fake wood/ flames like are used in gas fireplaces) in order to not pollute the air with a woodburning stove. It seems that person has a battery process to light electric flames.(which look very realistic incidentally.) thank you for not polluting the breathing air of your neighbors.(and yourself.)

wetone November 7, 2024 (10:12 am)

Simply amazing how Wa. government are penalizing propery and vehicle owners with increased taxes to improve air quality, but still allows these types of burns. Many other ways to deal with these types of situations that would have less impact to all that need to breathe and environment.

Bigtuna November 8, 2024 (9:07 am)

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That’s an excellent point that you make! Those controlled burns are massive air pollution, and they also destroy habitat and incinerate animals can’t get away fast enough.
- M B. November 9, 2024 (8:47 pm)
  
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  I’m disappointed in the commenters, take a minute to educate yourselves. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_burn