Residents of Fresno, Bakersfield and Modesto will need to check whether they can burn wood or other solid fuel starting Sunday.
The annual Check Before You Burn program runs from November through February and determines when residential wood burning will add dangerous amounts of particulates to the Valley's air.
Each day, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, which spans eight counties, issues a forecast either advising residents that "wood burning is prohibited" or asking them to "please burn cleanly."
When the forecast prohibits wood burning, there are only two exceptions: if the residence does not have access to a natural gas service or if burning solid fuel is the sole source of heat for the residence.
When burning is allowed, the air district suggests that residents use manufactured fire logs or dry, seasoned wood to minimize emissions.
To check the burning forecast, go to valleyair.org/aqinfo/WoodBurnPage.htm or call (800) SMOG INFO.
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