Can you burn pressure treated wood in a fire pit?

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asked Apr 9, 2018 in Other-Home/Garden by Doritocat (330 points)
Can you burn pressure treated wood in a fire pit?

Is burning pressure treated wood in a fire pit safe?

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answered Apr 9, 2018 by Grahlu (51,270 points)
I would personally recommend not burning the treated wood in an open fire pit where you and anyone else will be breathing in the smoke and fumes.

The chemicals in the treated wood could cause severe health problems when breathed in while it's burning and could actually cause lung problems and may even be eventually fatal.

You can burn the treated wood in the fire pit if you want too but I would advise against it to save you and anyone else's health.

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