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Why is the operation of wood-burning devices prohibited during Winter Spare the Air Alerts?

April 26, 2017air Alerts Devices operation Prohibited spare winter wood-burning

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Why is the operation of wood-burning devices prohibited during Winter Spare the Air Alerts?

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Wood burning produces about one-third of the particulate pollution on a typical winter night. There are an estimated 1.4 million fireplaces and woodstoves in the bay area; wood smoke air pollution from these applicances has been a health concern for many years, especially on winter evenings.