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The Dangers to Health from Outdoor Wood Furnaces
Wood smoke can be a nuisance, says Connecticut Department of Public Health
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has declared that wood smoke—under certain circumstances—can be considered a public nuisance. This constitutes major progress on an issue that has become a problem for many people in Connecticut, as well as across the country.
Wood smoke is more than a nuisance–it's illegal in Elmira, New York
Wood smoke is not just a nuisance, but can be a health hazard for people with medical problems like asthma, bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In Elmira, free-standing outdoor fire pits and chimneys, whether front-loading fireplaces or ovens with a bulbous body and vertical smoke vent or chimney, are illegal if they are wood-burning. Those that are fueled by natural gas, propane or charcoal are allowed because they are smoke-free.
