Wet or green wood, characterized by high moisture content, introduces a host of problems when used as fireplace fuel. Burning wet firewood not only results in excessive smoke and poor combustion ...

There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember the safety risks involved when using a wood-burning fireplace.

When Trystan Bass first stepped into her 1920s-era home in Oakland, Calif., she immediately noticed the focal point of the living room: a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace. “It’s ...

The residential wood-burning ban, which began on Christmas Day, will be in effect until at least 11:59 p.m. Friday for all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert portions of ...

Much of Southern California is under a wood burning ban, including parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties, through Friday. What it means: No cozying up by the ...

Keep it cold, much of SoCal under wood burning ban By Makenna Sievertson. Updated Dec 5, 2024 2:13 PM. ... What it means: No cozying up by the fireplace or backyard fire pits.

Apparently the use of wood burning fireplaces has increased by 124% between 2011 and 2021 – they are pretty fashionable, after all.

The residential wood-burning ban, which began at 12:01 a.m. Monday, will be in effect until at least 11:59 p.m. Tuesday for all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert ...

Burning wood in fireplaces or any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device is prohibited, as is burning manufactured fire logs, such as those made from wax or paper. Skip to content.