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Is burning wood bad for you and is there anyway to limit amount of smoke in house after?

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Yes: If smoke goes in your house, that's bad for your lungs. Also, carbon monoxide is produced in fires and can be fatal! get a professional to look at your fireplace or stove and stop using it until you do!

Answered 7/7/2012

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