Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — Maricopa County Air Quality Department Tuesday declared “No Burn Day” Due to high levels of smoke pollution. The county is Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Predict worsening air quality.
The following mandatory restrictions apply:
- Maricopa County prohibits the burning of wood in residential fireplaces, ximenaires, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires (including hotels, restaurants, and individuals/businesses with open burning permits).
- Government employees and contractors are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid using leaf blowers while a pollution advisory is in place.
- Avoid using off-road vehicles.
Most outdoor fires are prohibited, but gas and electric stoves and appliances are allowed on prohibited days. Officials say the biggest benefits will come from residents switching from wood stoves to alternative fuels. In Maricopa County, Barn Cleaner, Barn Better Campaign Educating people about alternatives to burning wood.
Two programs are available to assist affected homeowners: Maricopa County Fireplace Renovation And that propane fire pitreducing the cost of refurbishing a wood-burning fireplace.
Current air quality conditions around the Phoenix metropolitan area.
(Data widget provided by: US Environmental Protection Agency)
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