The Maricopa Department of Air Quality has issued a 'no burn" day for Monday and Christmas Eve, as the holiday week is plagued with typical air pollution for this time of year.
The forecast from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality shows a high pollution advisory in effect starting Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day.
“So during this time, especially in the overnight hours we ask people to really limit or reduce their emissions as much as possible so that air quality isn’t worse than we are expecting," said Brody Droppleman, a meteorologist with ADEQ.
Some county restrictions include no wood burning. Violations may be reported to the AZDEQ or to the county.
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