Where there is (less) smoke there is fire

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality wants residents to have a safe, warm, and less-smoky fire this winter.
The Department says that the less efficient the fire, the more wood smoke is produced and the more potential there is for creosote to build up in the chimney.
Burn only dry, seasoned wood for a hotter fire with less smoke. Wood burns most efficiently if the moisture content is 20 percent or less.
Consider an upgrade to a cleaner wood heating device like an EPA-certified pellet device or catalytic/hybrid wood stove or fireplace insert. A properly installed and operated EPA-certified wood stove can reduce air pollutants by 70 percent compared to older uncertified models.
Have your wood burning appliance and chimney inspected and maintained.
Find cleaner-burning appliances at www.epa.gov/burnwise.

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