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PHOENIX -- Environment regulators issued a high pollution advisory and ban on wood-burning fires for Monday in metropolitan Phoenix.

It marks the fourth consecutive day that people in Maricopa County have been told not to burn wood.

The aim is to reduce pollutants at a time when the area's pollution levels may exceed the federal health standard for air quality.

Open burning and use of wood burning fireplaces are generally prohibited.

People with respiratory problems are advised to avoid heavy or prolonged outdoor exertion.

Associated Press,

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    wrote...
    Like this ban is likely to happen
    NOT !!! Unless they starting really enforcing fines, people will still continue to burn. A $250.00 fine is not near what it should be to stop people from burning wood.
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    Cold?
    I do not think a ban is good in all cases. What do you do with those people who can not afford to heat there home except for a wood burning fire place, are you going to fine them for just trying to keep the family warm?
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