Politics & Government

What Do You Think of Spare the Air?

The wintertime rules curbing fireplace burning just kicked in.

Patch's Facebook fans had a lively debate this week about the benefits and problems with Spare the Air days.

Winter rules just went into effect, which prohibit Bay Area residents from lighting their fireplaces on certain nights to curb air pollution. The program also relies on neighbors and others to report those with smoke coming out of their chimneys.Β 

Check out what your neighbors had to say, and add your own comments below!Β 


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