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Wood smoke, fireplaces and solid-fuel stoves

Reduce indoor smoke and combustion exposure by maintaining appliances, using effective ventilation and keeping carbon-monoxide alarms working.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Do not remain in a smoky room or use an unvented fuel-burning heater indoors. Headache, dizziness, confusion, chest symptoms or several people feeling ill can signal carbon-monoxide exposure and needs urgent action.

What changes the answer

  • The exact product, task, temperature, duration and ventilation
  • Whether exposure is through breathing, swallowing, skin contact or injury
  • Any label warning, spill, symptoms or repeated occupational-level exposure

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.