Wood burning fires in homes linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, report says

Open fires and wood burning stoves are one of the biggest sources of small pollution particles - (Getty/iStock)

Burning wood and coal in homes contributes to about 2,500 deaths a year, a report has found.

Open fires and wood burning stoves are one of the biggest sources of small pollution particles. This fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream and affect every organ in the body.