A "No Burn Day" has been declared in Maricopa County from Friday, December 23, to Sunday, December 25 due to a High Pollution Advisory for soot.
The following mandatory restrictions are in effect during the HPA:
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimineas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires (including hotels and restaurants and individuals/businesses that have permits for open burning) is prohibited.
- Use of leaf blowers on governmental properties is prohibited.
- Use of off-road vehicles is prohibited.
It is recommended that children, the elderly, and people with heart and/or lung disease reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion during the HPA.
See someone violating the restrictions?
- They can call the air quality hotline is 602-372-2703
- Submit a complaint online here: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Air-Quality-13/Air-Quality-Violations-Report-256
- Or visit: https://cleanairmakemore.com/our-air/report-a-violation/
