It got cold quickly here in the Tri-States and many of us who have fireplaces are using them, but did you know certain items are illegal to burn in fireplaces?

I had a fireplace growing up and I think we used it a few times in the 15 years we lived in that house. Having a fireplace takes a bit of some maintenance and when not maintained property can cause major issues.

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However, for those who keep up with the maintenance, using a fireplace is a great way to keep those high heat bills down a bit. Some items are illegal to burn due to the hazardous effects those items can have.

7 Items You Can Burn in Missouri Fireplaces

Before you light that fire for a warm winter's night, there are a few items to remember no matter what DO NOT BURN!

7 Items You Should Never Burn in a Missouri Fireplace

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Be careful this winter and take precautions when using your fireplaces.

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