haarlemOct 26, 2026, 12:00

Check the wood-burning guide before using your stove

Residents are encouraged to use the Stookwijzer tool to check local air quality and wind conditions before using wood stoves to prevent neighborhood disturbance. The municipality also accepts smoke-related complaints to identify areas where additional awareness and guidance regarding responsible burning practices are required.

As the colder autumn and winter seasons arrive, the use of wood stoves and fireplaces increases. While residents enjoy the warmth they provide, the resulting smoke can lead to significant neighborhood disturbance and potential health issues, particularly during foggy or windless weather when air quality suffers. To address these concerns, residents are encouraged to consult the Stookwijzer tool before burning wood, which predicts the local impact of smoke based on wind strength and air quality for the next 24 hours.

The municipality also provides a platform to report smoke-related nuisances, which helps officials identify areas where further communication is needed. In neighborhoods with frequent complaints, the city proactively distributes information containing tips on how residents can burn wood more considerately. Further guidance and specific information regarding wood burning regulations and best practices within the local area can be accessed through the official municipal website dedicated to managing wood smoke issues.

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Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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