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Pinal County to suspend issuance of open-burn permits

Posted 4/1/20

Starting April 2, Pinal County Air Quality will begin issuing only three-day open burning permits. All permits will expire by May 1 and Pinal County will suspend issuance of all open burning permits …

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Pinal County to suspend issuance of open-burn permits

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Starting April 2, Pinal County Air Quality will begin issuing only three-day open burning permits. All permits will expire by May 1 and Pinal County will suspend issuance of all open burning permits on April 27.

Burn permits allow for the disposal of plant material by open burning during limited daytime hours, according to a release.

Additionally, state law prohibits open burning in Area A from May 1 through Sept. 30. The Pinal County portion of Area A includes Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, San Tan Valley and portions of Florence.

The annual cycle of rising temperatures will quickly dry seasonal vegetation, leading to an acute wildfire risk in the desert and upland areas of the county, the release states.

The suspension on burn permits will continue until the summer monsoons arrive and mitigate the dual risks to public safety and public health.

Additional information on the Pinal County Air Quality program can be found on the Pinal County website or by calling 520-866-6929.