Burn safely or don't burn

A chimney fire, headaches from inhaling smoke and particulate matter, poisoning from carbon monoxide. Real dangers that lurk when you light the fireplace or wood stove to heat your home. 'Chimney fires were already in the top 3 biggest causes of house fires.

Besides the danger of fire, about 1 out of 3 Dutch people are sometimes bothered by their neighbors' fireplace, wood stove, barbecue or fire basket. Some people simply find the smell unpleasant, others have sensitive airways or even have to close their windows and grills to keep the smoke out. Especially people with COPD, asthma, bronchitis and sensitive airways can be greatly affected by smoke and (invisible) combustion gases.

You can read more information and tips about setting fires on the Fire Department's website.