Wood-Burning Banned Again In Riverside County

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A no-burn order will be in effect through Tuesday for large portions of the Southland due to poor air quality.

Higher levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are forecast. Fine particles in wood smoke, also known as particulate matter or PM2.5, can get deep into the lungs and cause respiratory problems such as asthma.

Wood burning is prohibited through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, including Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

A wood-burning ban was also in effect across the region on Monday.

The order doesn't apply to mountain communities above 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley or the high desert.

Residents can receive no-burn day notifications by signing up for Air Alerts via email or text at www.AirAlerts.org.