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San Joaquin Valley Unified <br /> Air Pollution Control District <br /> Media Release <br /> Contact, Josette Merced Bello For Immediate Release: <br /> Public Education Oct. 31, 1006 <br /> (209)497-1075 <br /> Valley*residents can make Immediate impact on winter air quality <br /> Fresno, CA --- Fall has finally arrived in the Valley. Time for tailgate parties, football <br /> games, failing leaves and hot apple cider. And while Central California residents are <br /> breaking out jackets and blankets to ward off Jack Frost, there is a cold weather ritual <br /> the Valley Air District is asking m5ldents to think twice about --the use of fireplaces and <br /> wood stoves. <br /> The Valley Air District is again kicking off its Voluntary Wood Burning Curtailment <br /> Program which is in effect from November through February. This program is designed <br /> to educate residents throughout the Valley about the harmful effects of wood smoke, <br /> and give the public a chance to help reduce air pollution. <br /> In spite of its wan-n appeal, using a fireplace emit smoke which contains toxic gases <br /> and small particles. These pollutants pose a significant health hazard. When inhaled, <br /> they can cause coughing, lung avid throat irritation, as well as contribute to lung <br /> ciis;.ase. Additionally, some components of wood smoke, such as toanaldehyde, <br /> benzene and benzo-a-pyrene, are known carcinagens2 <br /> (more) <br /> S.JVUAPCD, 1(7'nl/96 <br />