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Good Weather? Don’t Burn

Posted: Jan. 18, 2013 3:44 AM PST

The weather is expected to be beautiful this weekend–a good time to burn those leaves and branches, right? Wrong, say air quality officials…

Listen to Joe Fish 1

That’s Joe Fish with the Northern Sierra Air Quality Managent District. Fish says not only will the air be cleaner if you don’t burn, but you could get in trouble if you do…

Listen to Joe Fish 2

Fish says these conditions will be in effect for at least another week, but they do have a number you can call to find out whether burning is permitted or not. The number for western Nevada County is 274-7928. It is updated daily.

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