PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Due to elevated fine particulate matter in the air, Multnomah County officials have announced a wood-burning restriction for the county starting at noon Tuesday.
According to the county, the restriction will remain in place until weather conditions improve, which is expected to be later this weekend.
During the restriction, recreational fires and backyard burning are prohibited, which includes fireplaces, fireplace inserts, wood stoves and fire pits. The restrictions don’t apply to wood fires used for cooking.
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“We are restricting burning because of air stagnation in the region,” said Air Quality Program Specialist Jonathan Cruz. “We all need to keep the air clean and healthy. When weather patterns trap smoke near the ground, the wood smoke from one chimney can impact the health of an entire block.”…