A stagnant air mass expected to settle over the region this week has prompted a burn ban in Clark County, officials announced today.
The burn ban will take effect at 6 p.m. this evening, according to the Southwest Clean Air Agency.
The agency is imposing a Stage 1 ban, which means the use of uncertified wood stoves — generally older than 1990 — is prohibited. The use of all fireplaces and outdoor burning is also banned.
Homes that use wood burning as their only source of heat, however, are exempt from the restriction.
