I'm still waiting for my stick burner to arrive.
It is way worse than that.
Why is it illegal to burn wood in California?
Burning Wood Produces Wood Smoke and Air Pollution
When you include the health-related problems caused by inhaling smoke pollutants, health costs for individuals and the community can be significant.
What are no-burn days in California?
A No-Burn day is a 24-hour ban on wood-burning in residential fireplaces, stoves or outdoor fire pits in the South Coast Air Basin. South Coast AQMD forecasters call for residential No-Burn Days when PM2. 5 is expected to reach Unhealthy levels due to air emissions and stagnant weather conditions.
Can you use a pellet grill on no-burn days?
Is it okay to use manufactured/wax logs or a pellet-fueled device during a No-Burn alert?
No. During a No-Burn alert, residents should refrain from all solid-fuel burning, including manufactured wax/sawdust logs, pellet fuels, corn, coal, etc.