Frequently Asked Questions: Smoke Issues

My neighbor is smoking fish/meat again and the smoke is coming into my house. Can that smoke hurt me or my family?

Yes. People with respiratory problems like emphysema and asthma should avoid smoke filled areas. In addition, the smoke will contain carbon monoxide and hazardous air pollutants like formaldehyde. Your neighbor probably doesn't realize the smoke is going into your house. Ask them to delay burning until the wind is blowing in a different direction. Raising the stack above nearby homes and landscape features will allow better dispersion of the smoke and minimize your exposure. If the smoke is coming from a commercial operation, you can contact the local Air Management Engineer to make sure the company is meeting all applicable air management regulations.

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