Hammersmith and Fulham Council in London has proposed a by-law to ban garden bonfires to combat air pollution and associated health risks, particularly from particulate matter. The legislation intends to prevent residents from burning waste outdoors, except for barbecues and fire pits. Public Health England indicates high mortality rates in the area linked to such pollution, exacerbating health conditions like asthma and heart disease. The council will conduct studies and hold public consultations, as existing measures for smoke complaints are limited and reactive.
Outdoor fires and wood burning create harmful particulate matter emissions, for which it is considered there is no safe level.
The proposed legislation would not apply to barbecues, fire pits, or indoor wood-burning stoves.
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