Today is the first no-burn day of the season for Maricopa County.
Officials from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Maricopa County Air Quality Department announced the kickoff of their third annual Maricopa County ‘No Burn Day’ campaign.
Smoke from wood-burning indoor and outdoor fireplaces during winter months poses a serious health threat to children with asthma, the elderly and those with respiratory issues. It can also lead to costly federal regulations.