Kleinman quoted in article on wood fire pits

AirUCI faculty Mike Kleinman is quoted in a House Beautiful article on the health and environmental effects of backyard or campground fire pits.  Wood smoke is made up of fine particles, including soot and particulate matter 2.5, and also generate gases.  "Wood fire smoke contributes to air pollution and the fine particles contribute to lung and heart disease," Mike says.  "People who have respiratory problems are more likely to be at risk from health effects related to fire pit emissions, and those with pre-existing heart disease might also be at elevated risk when it comes to exposure to wood smoke."  The most dangerous instances of outdoor fire pit use include any that burn treated or painted wood or wood products— or if accelerants are used to get the fire stared — because those are very often toxic, Mike says. Read the article