Maricopa County imposes no-burn restrictions for Tuesday
Maricopa County has declared a no-burn day for Tuesday, April 4, due to high levels of dust.
The following restrictions are in place, according the Maricopa County Air Quality Department:
Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits and similar outdoor fires (including hotels and restaurants and individuals/businesses that have permits for open burning) is prohibited in Maricopa County.
Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid using leaf blowers during pollution advisories.
Off-road vehicle use should be avoided.
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Maricopa County imposes no-burn restrictions for Tuesday
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Maricopa County has declared a no-burn day for Tuesday, April 4, due to high levels of dust.
The following restrictions are in place, according the Maricopa County Air Quality Department:
Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits and similar outdoor fires (including hotels and restaurants and individuals/businesses that have permits for open burning) is prohibited in Maricopa County.
Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid using leaf blowers during pollution advisories.
Off-road vehicle use should be avoided.
People with heart or lung diseases, older adults and children are most likely to be affected by particle pollution, according to the county.
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