Klickitat County has extended burn bans in the western and central portions of the County to October 12, and to October 31 east of the eastern boundary of Fire District #7. The bans are being extended due to the high wildfire hazard conditions experienced this summer and a continued lack of sufficient precipitation. The burn bans prohibit the issuance of burning permits except for authorized agricultural burning. Residential barbecues are allowed. Citizens are asked to check with the appropriate authorities concerning burning restrictions within the corporate limits of any city or town.