Tossing any old thing into the flames? This list has the items you should never burn unless you want smoke, stink, or a visit ...

Plastics should never be placed in a fire, including household plastics such as plastic cups or bubble wrap. “Burning plastic ...

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

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Winter is the perfect time to cozy up around a fireplace, but which one gives you the biggest bang for your buck? If your ideal fireside aesthetic includes the smell of ...

A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...

Gas fireplaces can be a nice addition to the home, but you might have to deal with some burnt smell, which can be ignored in ...

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 ...

Oregonians are lighting up their fireplaces and stoves again as colder, wetter weather returns, and they'll have to do their part to keep their smoke from contributing to air quality problems. Burning ...

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 ...

From cavemen huddling around a fire for warmth and safety to family and friends gathering for a festive event, fires and fireplaces have played a special role in human life. Wood has traditionally ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As fireplaces heat up for the holiday season, some could experience the equivalent of the bad air the Bay Area saw during the recent wildfires. That has some people rethinking ...