Fires and Wood SmokeThe Case Against the Fire Rings

There are 27 fire rings at Big Corona

People enjoy the experience

But few know of the dangers

That nice, cozy fire is bad for you

– Sam HarrisThe Fireplace Delusion

It’s toxic, even if it’s plain,

clean wood

Wood smoke is 12 times

more carcinogenic than equal amounts of

tobacco smoke

Long-term exposures lead to:

Reduced lung function, Chronic Bronchitis,

even Premature Death

Is this a low-cost amenity?

The true costs to public health are great

Researchers are reporting that wood smoke contains the

same toxic chemicals found in Cigarette Smoke

Southern Californians are among those at the highest risk of

death due to air pollution

There is no low threshold…

Dr. Mark Z. JacobsonStanford University

Even limited exposure to wood smoke can be

harmful to human health

So if the fire rings are dangerous…

Let’s remove them

The parking lot will still be full

People come to the beach for all kinds of reasons…

They don’t expect to be poisoned

Our beaches are a precious resource

Let’s make them safe for all