Did you know that BLACK SOOT on indoor fire logs can be dangerous, toxic and linked to CARBON MONOXIDE? We found out the hard way when we started a cozy warm fire this week. The rooms quickly filled with black soot smoke, which is invisible to the eye but smells like a gas leak. We had to immediately turn off the fireplace, air out the house, followed by an informative visit by our local gas company expert. Unbeknown to us, some of our ceramic logs had received direct heat from the flames (which can happen when logs are not in manufacturer design alignment). It had caused a toxic buildup of BLACK SOOT. BLACK SOOT, according to experts, “almost always occurs in conjunction with carbon monoxide. Homeowners should always contact a professional when their gas fireplace begins to produce soot.” Tis the season, friends. If you notice black soot on even one of your indoor fireplace logs, don’t light that fire. Summary: Honestly, we had no idea about the importance of proper fireplace log stacking, black soot and its link to carbon monoxide. We now have clean fireplace logs and I’ve added carbon monoxide detectors in the adjoining rooms. Here are some indoor fireplace safety tips from an inspection company. Happy fall, ya’ll. https://allcoasthomeinspections.com/is-black-soot-from-gas-fireplace-dangerous/ LTKsalealert LTKhome LTKSeasonal