Wood burning restrictions are in effect Sunday after the Maricopa County Air Quality Department declared the first pollution advisory for the winter season, according to a release from the department.

Restrictions are in place for 24 hours, starting at midnight. Wood and manufactured logs are included in No Burn Day restrictions.

Extremely high levels of particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less are expected to exceed federal health standards Sunday. It is advised that children, senior residents and those with respiratory illness limit time outdoors.

The pollution advisory follows several days of high pollution watches in the Valley last week.

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department is responsible for enforcing the residential wood burning restriction ordinance. If you see someone burning wood during a restricted time, please call the department at (602) 372-2703 or visit www.maricopa.gov/aq.

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