What you can and can't burn in a multi-fuel stove – the 5 things you should always avoid and what to use instead

Living room with wood burner in front of blue panelled wall.

With the first frost on its way, now is the time to think about lighting your first fire of the winter. While you can burn more than just wood in a multi-fuel stove, this doesn't mean that you can burn everything.

Just like with wood-burning stove, burning the wrong fuel in your multi-fuel stove can have catastrophic effects, including: starting a chimney or roof fire; poisoning your family and pets; or inadvertently breaking the law. You could be fined up to £1,000 for burning the wrong thing.