Some wood-burning fireplaces meet EPA guidelines, but on hazy winter days the strict Bay Area air district rules don't allow burning of any solid fuels, including pellets or synthetic logs.

Gas and other non-wood burning fireplaces are not restricted, the SCAQMD said. Fine particles in wood smoke, also known as particulate matter or PM2.5, can get deep into the lungs and cause ...

Though a Spare the Air alert is not in effect, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District still strongly discourages residents from burning wood in fireplaces over the Christmas holiday weekend.

The residential wood-burning ban will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. until midnight Monday for all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert portions of Riverside, San Bernardino ...

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Thursday it's issuing Spare the Air alerts that will last through Christmas Day, banning the burning of wood or other solid fuel because of ...

The residential wood-burning ban, which began at 12:01 a.m. Monday, will be in effect until at least 11:59 p.m. Tuesday for all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert ...

Pollution concerns have prompted the South Coast AQMD to extend a wood burning ban for non-desert areas of of Los Angeles County, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties from Christmas Day ...

The residential wood-burning ban, which began on Christmas Day, will be in effect until at least 11:59 p.m. Friday for all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert portions of ...

Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by placing it on the curb so your ...