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Check Before You Burn in effect November 1

Denis Doyle

<p>MEJORADA DEL CAMPO, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Former Trappist monk Justo Gallego warms himself up at the fireplace after inspecting the dome of his self-built cathedral on January 21, 2014 in Mejorada del Campo, Spain. Gallego aged 88 has been building his cathedral, known locally as Don Justo's Cathedral since 1959 from salvaged materials and occasional volunteers. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)</p>

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Check Before You Burn has officially started.

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District announced the 16th season of the campaign. The campaign aims to reduce the particle pollution caused by residential wood burning by limiting burning during poor air quality days.

Check Before You Burn starts today, November 1, and runs through the end of February.

Daily burn information is available by visiting District's website, calling 1-800-SMOG INFO (766-4463), or by downloading the free "Valley Air" app on your mobile device.

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