# Households with log burners face £300 fine over mistake after law change

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/households-with-log-burners-face-300-fine-over-mistake-after-law-change/
- Published: 2026-11-08T11:51:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T12:21:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Express (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2264321/300-fines-log-burner-mistake
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Smoke-related fines can reach £300 in smoke control areas.
- Unauthorised fuel in a non-exempt appliance can mean a £1,000 fine.
- Defra advises checking local rules and using approved fuels.

## Summary

Households in England’s smoke control areas can be fined if their log burners emit too much smoke or they burn unauthorised fuel. The rules are intended to reduce air pollution, including fine particles that can harm human health.

The article says new log burners must emit no more than 3g of smoke per hour, down from 5g, and that smoke-related penalties range from £175 to £300. Using unauthorised fuel in an appliance not approved by Defra can bring a fine of up to £1,000; residents are advised to check their local smoke control area and use approved appliances and fuels.

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