SAN FRANCISCO -- Bay Area residents in areas highly affected by wood smoke and air pollution now can get funds to replace their wood-burning fireplaces or stoves with cleaner heating options, air ...

There’s nothing like a fireplace to set the mood on a chilly evening. Whether you’re envisioning the crackle of logs, the ...

Homeowners may wonder how a wood-burning fireplace differs from a gas fireplace. Well, both heat your home, but their similarities mostly end there. A wood-burning fireplace offers a rich, crackling ...

Q: We enjoy our wood-burning fireplace but have read that these fireplaces waste a lot of heat. We are considering a gas burner in the fireplace. What is the best option? A: You are correct about wood ...

PASADENA – The nights of curling up with a good book in front of a crackling fire are numbered in Southern California. The South Coast Air Quality Management District board voted unanimously Friday to ...

Several south coast counties restrict wood burning fireplaces, but San Diego isn’t one of them. Not yet. “Although it is not prohibited, wood burning in the home is a growing source of air pollution ...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- Bay Area Air Quality District managers are looking at a controversial plan to require homeowners to get rid of their wood-burning fireplaces. It may be good for the ...

The most up-to-date information on advisories for the seven-county metro area, including Boulder and Broomfield counties, is available at colorado.gov/airquality ...