Crummy Air Quality Means Another Day Without the Fireplace

A “no-burn” alert has been extended for Monday in western Riverside County, prohibiting the use of fireplaces.

The order from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, was issued because poor air quality was forecast across the region.

Fine particles in wood smoke can penetrate deep into lungs, causing respiratory problems for at-risk populations, SCAQMD officials said.

The alert does not apply to mountain areas over 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley or homes where fireplaces are the only source of heat.

--City News Service; Image via Shutterstock

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